# prefabricated

/pɹiˈfæbɹɪˌkeɪtɪd/ (US) · /pɹɪfˈæbɹɪkˌeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/prefabricated
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

made in a factory and then put together on a building site. This is a faster way to build things like houses or offices.

For teachers: manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site. Often used to describe modular construction or mass-produced components.

## Examples

- The company built a prefabricated house in just two weeks.
- To save time and money, the developers chose a prefabricated design for the new office complex.
- While critics argue that prefabricated architecture lacks the character of traditional masonry, proponents highlight its efficiency and environmental benefits in urban development projects.

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