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\ ˈstȯr-ˌbȯt 
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\Definition of store-bought
Synonyms & Antonyms for store-bought
Synonyms
- bought,
- mass-produced,
- off-the-peg
- [chiefly British],
- off-the-rack,
- off-the-shelf,
- ready-made,
- store
Antonyms
- bespoke
- (also bespoken),
- custom,
- customized,
- custom-made,
- tailored,
- tailor-made
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store-bought
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of store-bought
US : bought at a store or shop and not made at home
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The first known use of store-bought was in 1876
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