Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stock
noun, verb
/stÉ’k/
Definition
A supply of goods available for sale or distribution.
Examples
- The store had a variety of stock to choose from.
- She decided to stock up on groceries before the storm.
- Investors typically buy and sell stocks to make profits.
Meaning
In a business context, ‘stock’ refers to the merchandise or raw materials that a company holds for the purpose of resale or production.
Synonyms
- inventory
- goods
- merchandise
