prefab

/ˈprefæb/

Definitions

1. adjective

prefabricated; made or built in a factory before being assembled on a construction site

“The developer decided to build a prefab home, which was cheaper and faster to construct.”

2. noun

a prefabricated building or structure

“The company specialized in designing and manufacturing prefab offices for temporary work sites.”

Synonyms

  • prebuilt
  • prefabricated
  • premanufactured

Antonyms

  • custom-built
  • handmade