Definition

Describes something that has been packed beforehand, usually for convenience or to save time.

Example

I bought some prepacked meals for the camping trip.

Conversation

Have you tried those prepacked meals from the store?

Yeah, I bought a few last week and they were pretty good!

I love how convenient they are for busy days.

Exactly! It's nice to have something ready to go.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Prepacked → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "packed" (from the verb "pack", meaning to fill a container). The word "prepacked" means filled or packaged before it is sold or used.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'packed' ('pack') 'before' ('pre-') it reaches you — that's what prepacked means.

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