prefab
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈprɛfæb/
KK: /ˈpriːfæb/
adjective
Definition
Made in sections or parts in a factory and then assembled on site, often used for buildings or structures.
Example
The new housing development features prefab homes that can be built quickly and efficiently.
Conversation
Have you seen those new prefab houses they are building downtown?
Yeah, I saw them! They look really modern and stylish.
I heard they’re much quicker to put up than traditional homes.
That makes sense! It’s cool how prefab designs are becoming more popular.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
modular
factory-built
preassembled
Antonyms
traditional
custom
bespoke
noun
Definition
A building or part of a building that is made in sections in a factory and then assembled on site.
Example
The new housing development features several prefab homes that can be built quickly.
Conversation
Have you seen that new prefab house down the street?
Yeah, it looks really modern and cool!
I heard they can build those prefab homes in just a few weeks.
Root Explanation
Prefab → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "fabricare" (meaning to make or build). The word "prefab" refers to something that is made or built beforehand, typically in sections that can be assembled later.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'made before' ('pre-') it is put together, which is what prefab structures are.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.