premade

adjective

pre·​made ˌprē-ˈmād How to pronounce premade (audio)
variants or pre-made
: prepared or made beforehand
a premade pie crust
premade meals
Premade templates are available at the website.
For years, I produced bread using premade mixes that were specifically formulated for use in bread machines.Mark J. Anderson

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Lucy went on a strict diet — giving up cheese in lieu of premade meal replacement snacks, soups, and shakes. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 July 2025 Depending on the ingredients, premade and homemade shakes usually contain 15-20 grams of protein.12 However, plenty of whole foods offer just as much protein—if not more! Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 June 2025 This can be particularly true in the case of premade meals, where the meals come pre-seasoned and also might contain extra sodium as a form of preservative. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2025 There’s no need to whip out the label maker because the set comes with premade labels for common laundry essentials and a few blank ones as well. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for premade

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of premade was in 1876

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“Premade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premade. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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