subpremium

English

Etymology

sub- +‎ premium

Adjective

subpremium (comparative more subpremium, superlative most subpremium)

1. Below premium grade.
   • 2007 August 22, Mark Bittman, “For the Best Cuts, Here Are the Rubs”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     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.