ready-to-wear

[ red-ee-tuh-wair ]

/ ˈrɛd i təˈwɛər /

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noun

clothing made in standard sizes; ready-made clothing.

adjective

pertaining to or dealing in such clothing: the ready-to-wear business; a ready-to-wear shop.

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Origin of ready-to-wear

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Words nearby ready-to-wear

readymade, ready-mix, ready money, ready reckoner, ready room, ready-to-wear, ready, willing, and able, ready-witted, reaffirm, reafforest, Reagan

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How to use ready-to-wear in a sentence

He put them in glamorous gowns, yes, but also encouraged them to buy trendier ready-to-wear labels off the rack.
How Oscar de la Renta Created First Lady Fashion|Raquel Laneri|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Fournié is poised to debut his first ready-to-wear collection in December.
What’s Haute, What’s Not: The Meaning of Modern Couture|Liza Foreman|July 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“It is not as big as perfumes, but it is bigger than ready-to-wear,” he added.
What’s Haute, What’s Not: The Meaning of Modern Couture|Liza Foreman|July 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Giambattista Valli Launches Second Ready-to-Wear Line: As if Giambattista Valli didn't have enough on his plate.
Model Suki Waterhouse Lands Major Movie Role; Giambattista Valli Launches Second Ready-to-Wear Line|The Fashion Beast Team|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In October 2007, Hourani launched his first ready-to-wear unisex line, RAD by Rad Hourani, at a small art gallery in Paris.
Rad Hourani, The First Unisex Couture Designer|Erin Cunningham|January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There was but one store in Elberon, the nearest town, where 42 ready-to-wear garments were sold.
The Girl from Sunset Ranch|Amy Bell Marlowe
He may, if such is his inclination,—as I am sure it would have been Adam's,—get his new suit all finished and ready-to-wear.
The Perfect Gentleman|Ralph Bergengren
Some of them specialize in certain things, like ready-to-wear clothing, but most of them carry a little of everything.
Finding the Lost Treasure|Helen M. Persons
Mr. Secord is the new buyer of the ladies' ready-to-wear, and successor to Mr. Woodman.
The Beaver, Vol. I, No. 4, January 1921|Hudson's Bay Company
Toward noon Kit, in a "ready-to-wear" looking costume, knocked at Clo's door.
The Lion's Mouse|C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson

British Dictionary definitions for ready-to-wear

ready-to-wear

adjective (ready to wear when postpositive)

(of clothes) not tailored for the wearer; of a standard size

noun

an article or suit of such clothes

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