ready to eat

/ˈrɛdi tə ˈit/
adjective
  1. Describing food that has been prepared and packaged so that it can be eaten immediately without any further cooking or preparation.
    • The emergency kit includes ready-to-eat meals that don't need heating.
    • Ready-to-eat salads are convenient for lunch on the go.
    • Many grocery stores sell ready-to-eat sandwiches and wraps.
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