subpremium en · ADJ
Etymology
From sub- + premium.
Meanings
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Below premium grade.
That may be true of the absolute best meat, but if you’re going to tinker — and it’s a good idea to do so when using subpremium meat — you may want to think about a rub.
2007 August 22, Mark Bittman, “For the Best Cuts, Here Are the Rubs”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most subpremium | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more subpremium | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |