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off-the-shelf

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/ɑf-ðə-ʃɛlf/
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ready-made and available for immediate purchase, typically standardized or mass-produced

  • They bought an off-the-shelf suit for the wedding.
  • She preferred off-the-shelf clothes because they were more affordable.
  • The off-the-shelf shoes didn't fit well, so she had to return them.
  • She chose an off-the-shelf dress for the event instead of ordering one online.
  • The store sells off-the-shelf furniture that can be delivered immediately.