store-bought

American  

[stawr-bawt, stohr-] / ˈstɔrˈbɔt, ˈstoʊr- /

adjective

Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

1. commercially made rather than homemade.

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Etymology

Origin of store-bought

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

She disappeared into the store and returned with a small plastic container of store-bought dog snacks.

From Literature

A bag of really good granola — homemade or store-bought — and a tub of excellent yogurt is thoughtful, useful and rarely redundant.

From Salon

For the people on your list who warrant a little extra effort — and perhaps a slightly expanded budget — I offer a reliably foolproof formula: one handmade element, paired with one small store-bought companion.

From Salon

The vegetable crudité wreath is then finished off with a store-bought tahini dip drizzled with honey.

From Salon

The gesture is subtle, but it signals care — and suddenly, store-bought doesn’t feel like compromise; it feels like an offering.

From Salon