Pronunciation

/ˈstɒk/

Definitions

Noun

1. Stock (finance): A share of ownership in a company, representing a part of its assets and earnings. For example: “Investors bought stocks in the tech company hoping for a return.”
2. Stock (inventory): Raw materials, components, or finished goods held by a business for future production or sale. For example: “The warehouse is stocked with a wide variety of products.”
3. Stock market: A marketplace where shares of publicly traded companies are bought and sold. For example: “The stock market saw a significant dip due to economic concerns.”
4. Stocking (clothing): The seamless, fitted undergarment for the leg, typically made of sheer material. For example: “She wore black stockings under her dress.”

Verb

1. To acquire or hold shares of a company’s stock. For example: “The company decided to issue new stocks to raise capital.”
2. To supply or have a ready supply of something. For example: “The store is stocked with fresh produce every morning.”

Phrases

• “Hold onto your stock” means to keep a person’s investment in a company’s stock.
• “Stock up on supplies” means to purchase a large amount of items in preparation for a need.
• “Market crash: stocks plummeted” describes a sudden decline in the value of stocks.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He diversified his portfolio by investing in various stocks.”
• Verb: “The company recently stocked its shelves with the latest electronics.”
• Stock in trade: “Their restaurant’s signature dish is their stock in trade, drawing customers from miles around.”

Synonyms

• Shares
• Equity
• Inventory
• Holdings
• Stockpile
• Merchandise (informal)