readymeal

noun

UK /ˈrɛdi miːl/

US /ˈrɛdi mil/

A ready meal is food that is already cooked so you can eat it quickly.

Mom put a ready meal in the microwave for dinner.

SYNONYMS

prepared meal pre-cooked meal convenience meal TV dinner heat-and-eat meal

RELATED WORDS

frozen food microwave takeaway packaged food meal kit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A packaged meal sold in a store that only needs heating before eating.

He grabbed a ready meal from the supermarket on his way home.

3. Any food prepared in advance so it is ready to serve.

The caterer delivered ready meals for the whole office.

4. A quick meal option for busy people who have little time to cook.

Ready meals are handy when you get home late from work.