premanufactured

adjective

pre·​man·​u·​fac·​tured ˌprē-ˌman-yə-ˈfak-chərd How to pronounce premanufactured (audio)
-ˌma-nə-
variants or pre-manufactured
: manufactured beforehand : ready-made
premanufactured roof trusses
premanufactured cabinets and countertops

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of premanufactured was in 1905

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“Premanufactured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premanufactured. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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