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TV dinner
WordNet
noun
(1) A meal that is prepared in advance and frozen; can be heated and served
WiktionaryText
Etymology
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.
Noun
- A prepackaged meal purchased frozen and heated at home.