as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers
accustomed to bespoke suits, he would never condescend to wear an off-the-peg smoking jacket
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Recent Examples of off-the-peg
As a result, her outfits never sent shoppers running to the high street in emulation, as the future Queen Catherine’s off-the-peg choices often do.
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
This is very a custom keyboard with an off-the-peg price.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
These, and other off-the-peg picks including denim, may be physically tried on in the showroom, but will then be ordered online and shipped directly to the buyer’s address.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
The pair of them set about testing off-the-peg piloting and photography software.
—Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
Richard James suits range from £1,500 for off-the-peg to £2,000 for made-to-measure to around £6,000 for a bespoke tailored piece.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
This is very a custom keyboard with an off-the-peg price.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
These, and other off-the-peg picks including denim, may be physically tried on in the showroom, but will then be ordered online and shipped directly to the buyer’s address.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024
The pair of them set about testing off-the-peg piloting and photography software.
—Tristan Kennedy, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024
Richard James suits range from £1,500 for off-the-peg to £2,000 for made-to-measure to around £6,000 for a bespoke tailored piece.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-peg
Adjective
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The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.—
Patrick Frater,
Variety,
14 July 2022
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Cineplex has also begun offering refunds to all customers that pre-bought tickets for upcoming film screenings.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2022
Adjective
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More than 82% of new space last year was built for traditional, specialty and super-store grocers.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Jan. 2026
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By then, store interior displays were as critical as the windows, reflecting each city’s unique take on the holiday season with decorations ranging from subdued to outrageous.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw might have had one of the most over-the-top white wedding gowns of all time, but in real life, the actress married Matthew Broderick in an off-the-rack black ruffled dress from Morgane Le Fay.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Customers can walk out with a suit in as little as 30 minutes or up to a few days for off-the-rack purchases with minor alterations.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Off-the-peg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-peg. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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