Definition of off-the-racknext
as in bought
made beforehand in large numbers the fashionistas were aghast that the actress would wear an off-the-rack dress to the Oscars

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Recent Examples of off-the-rack But what's really cool is that these are not just standard off-the-rack clubs that the folks at McLaren slapped their logo onto. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 That punch and pop is missing this time around, bespoke comedy replaced here with strictly off-the-rack endeavors. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026 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 Jodie Foster in a baggy off-the-rack prom gown for her first Oscar. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for off-the-rack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-rack
Adjective
  • The chain said that refunds would be available to patrons who had pre-bought tickets.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 July 2022
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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“Off-the-rack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-rack. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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