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READY-TO-WEAR
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Ready-made clothing
Example:
she couldn't find anything in ready-to-wear that she liked
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("ready-to-wear" is a kind of...):
article of clothing; clothing; habiliment; vesture; wear; wearable (a covering designed to be worn on a person's body)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock
Example:
ready-to-wear clothes
Synonyms:
off-the-peg; off-the-rack; off-the-shelf; ready-to-wear
Classified under:
Similar:
ready-made (made for purchase and immediate use)
