off-the-rack

Thân thiện

A woman tries on an off-the-rack jacket in a clothing store.

Definition

Adjective: * Mass-produced and available in standard sizes: Describes items, especially clothing, that are manufactured in standard sizes and finishes, and are available for immediate purchase from existing inventory, as opposed to being custom-made or tailored for a specific individual.

Usage

This adjective is used to describe finished goods that are not custom-made. It is most commonly applied to clothing but can extend to other standardized products. * It typically precedes a noun (e.g., off-the-rack suit). * It can be used predicatively (e.g., The suit is off-the-rack).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a connotation of being more affordable and accessible than custom or "bespoke" items, but sometimes less exclusive or perfectly fitted.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe something that is standard, not customized, or lacking originality.
  • His speech felt off-the-rack, full of clichés we'd all heard before.

Variants and Related Words

• Ready-made (adjective): An exact synonym, meaning made for general sale, not to order.
• Ready-to-wear (adjective): Specifically used for clothing, meaning made in standard sizes and sold in finished condition. Often abbreviated as RTW.
• Bespoke (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning made to order according to the customer's specifications.
• Custom-made (adjective): Made specially for a particular person or purpose.
• Stock (adjective): Kept regularly in stock for sale (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Ready-made
• Ready-to-wear
• Prefabricated (for buildings or large structures)
• Mass-produced
• Store-bought

Antonyms

• Bespoke
• Custom-made
• Made-to-measure
• Tailored
• Custom-built

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (especially of clothing) made in standard sizes and available from merchandise in stock
   • a ready-made jacket
   • ready-to-wear clothes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• off-the-shelf
• off-the-peg
• ready-to-wear