Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A frozen prepared meal, usually packaged in a disposable serving tray, that needs only to be heated before serving.
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- noun A prepackaged meal purchased
frozen and heated at home.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a meal that is prepared in advance and frozen; can be heated and served
Etymologies
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A genericized trademark, originally used for a brand of packaged meal developed in 1953 for Swanson & Sons. The name in full was TV Brand Frozen Dinner.
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