Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stock-in-trade
Noun
/ˌstɒk ɪn ˈtreɪd/
Definition
The goods, merchandise, or inventory that a business keeps on hand for the purpose of resale.
Examples
- A bookstore’s stock-in-trade includes books, magazines, and stationery.
- His stock-in-trade is basketball shoes, as he sells them online.
- In the world of acting, charisma can be seen as a stock-in-trade.
Meaning
Stock-in-trade refers to the entirety of items and assets that a professional or business relies upon to conduct operations and generate revenue.
Synonyms
- Inventory
- Merchandise
- Goods
- Assets
