store-bought
UK: ˈstɔː.bɔːt | US: ˈstɔːr.bɔːt
adj. (of food or goods) purchased from a store rather than homemade or handmade.
The term "store-bought" emerged in the early 20th century, combining "store" (from Old French estore, meaning "supply" or "market") and "bought" (Old English bycgan, meaning "to purchase"). It contrasts with homemade items, reflecting industrialization's impact on consumer habits. The hyphenated form preserves the compound's adjectival function, emphasizing the commercial origin of the product.
She prefers store-bought cookies because they save time.
The store-bought dress looked more polished than her handmade one.
Store-bought vegetables often lack the freshness of homegrown produce.
He insisted on store-bought tools for the project, claiming they were more reliable.
Despite the convenience, store-bought bread can't match the taste of homemade.