1. already made or prepared; not custom-made

1. something that is already made or prepared, especially clothing
2. an ordinary manufactured object selected and presented as art
Usage: art

Examples

• She bought a readymade dress instead of having one tailored.
• The store specializes in readymade curtains and blinds.
• Readymade meals are convenient for busy families.
• The artist’s readymade sculptures challenged traditional notions of art.
• He preferred readymade solutions rather than building from scratch.
• The readymades section offered affordable clothing options.
• Marcel Duchamp’s bicycle wheel was a famous readymade artwork.