stock

noun
UK: /stɒk/
US: /stɑːk/

  1. A supply of goods kept on hand for sale or use.

    1. The store has a large stock of shoes. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to check our stock levels before ordering more stock for the winter season. [ ] [ ]

  2. A share of ownership in a company.

    1. I bought some stock in the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investing in the stock market can be risky but also potentially rewarding if you pick the right stock. [ ] [ ]

  3. Animals kept for breeding or food.

    1. The farmer has a good stock of cows. [ ] [ ]
    2. They improved their stock by introducing a new breed of sheep to their farm. [ ] [ ]

  4. Liquid made by boiling bones, meat, or vegetables, used as a base for soups and sauces.

    1. I used chicken stock for the soup. [ ] [ ]
    2. Homemade stock adds a depth of flavor that you can't get from store-bought bouillon. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

supply inventory capital broth
stock verb

  1. To keep a supply of something.

    1. We stock the shelves every night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The store stocks a wide variety of organic produce during the harvest season. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide or equip with stock.

    1. The shop is stocked with new items. [ ] [ ]
    2. She stocked her pantry with canned goods before the hurricane season began. [ ] [ ]
stock adjective

  1. Kept regularly in stock; standard.

    1. This is a stock answer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stock reply from the customer service representative was unhelpful and frustrating. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stock" in English means: A supply of goods kept on hand for sale or use., A share of ownership in a company., Animals kept for breeding or food., Liquid made by boiling bones, meat, or vegetables, used as a base for soups and sauces..

The phonetic transcription of "stock" is /stɒk/ in British English and /stɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stock": supply, inventory, capital, broth.

Example usage of "stock": "The store has a large stock of shoes.". More examples on the page.