store-bought

adjective

ˈstȯr-ˌbȯt 

: store sense 2

Synonyms of store-bought

• bought
• store

Examples of store-bought in a Sentence

he served store-bought biscuits and airily pretended he had baked them himself

Recent Examples on the Web

Taylor, however, advises against homemade and store-bought solutions. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Ina Garten is back with her 14th title, which is all about smart streamlining because store-bought is fine. — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Using fresh, homemade breadcrumbs rather than store-bought keeps the loaf from getting too dense. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2026

Play-Doh Activity Ideas Whether homemade or store-bought, Play-Doh is one of the best mediums for open-ended, imaginative fun. — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for store-bought

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot