Examples of store-bought in a Sentence

he served store-bought biscuits and airily pretended he had baked them himself
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Whether store-bought or homemade, eggnog remains synonymous with holiday cheer. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024 The filling is only six ingredients, the crust is store-bought, and for extra credit there are three easy topping variations. Staff Author, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie or apple, and homemade or store-bought? Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 18 Nov. 2024 All commonwealth respondents reported having dessert on the holiday with nearly 70% preferring homemade to store-bought. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 17 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for store-bought 

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of store-bought was in 1876

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“Store-bought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/store-bought. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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