noun / verb / adjective
stock
A supply kept ready for use.
The clinic keeps a stock of basic supplies for emergencies.
Etymology
Stock originally names a trunk or substantial base. Its supply sense treats accumulated goods as the basic reserve from which future needs can be met.
More examples
- These shoes are back in stock.
- We stock the shelves before opening.
- The cabinets come in three stock sizes.
- He gives the same stock answer to every complaint.
Forms
stock · stocks · stocked · stocking
restock verb — To replace supplies that have run low.