Definition

Referring to a structure or part of a structure that is made in advance and then moved to where it will be used, often to save time and effort in construction.

Example

The company offers prebuilt homes that can be set up quickly.

Conversation

Have you seen those prebuilt houses they sell now?

Yeah, I think they're really convenient and save a lot of time.

Exactly! It’s amazing how quickly they can be assembled on-site.

I could definitely see myself living in one of those.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prebuilt → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "built" (the past participle of "build", meaning to construct). The word "prebuilt" refers to something that has been constructed beforehand.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'constructed before' ('pre-') it is needed — that's what prebuilt means.

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