ready-to-eat
|read-y-to-eat|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈrɛdi tu iːt/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɛdi tə iːt/
immediate consumption
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ready-to-eat' originates from the English words 'ready' and 'eat', where 'ready' meant 'prepared' and 'eat' meant 'consume food'.
Historical Evolution
'ready-to-eat' evolved from the combination of 'ready' and 'eat' in modern English to describe food that requires no further preparation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'prepared to consume', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
prepared and suitable for immediate consumption without further preparation or cooking.
The supermarket offers a variety of ready-to-eat meals.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35