Prefabricate – Building a building in parts in a factory for quick assembly on site

(Pronounced pree-fab-ri-keyt)

To remember the definition of the word prefabricate, use the following mnemonic:

They prepared the fabric of the building early so the construction wasn't late (prefabricate). It was assembled quickly on site, perhaps this one was assembled too quickly.

Examples of prefabricate in a sentence

They chose a prefabricated house and had it lowered onto site by a crane.

The prefabricate parts were that high-spec, even the T.V's were already installed on the walls.

Many builders go down the prefabricate route to reduce construction times.