out of stock — Not available for purchase because all items have been sold
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not available for purchase because all items have been sold
Pronunciation (IPA): /aʊt əv stɑːk/
Example Sentences
- The toilet paper was out of stock during the pandemic, causing people to panic-buy bananas instead.
- Sorry, your favorite excuses are currently out of stock, please try being honest.
- The online store shows that the product is out of stock, but you can sign up for restock notifications.
out of stock
ADJECTIVE[/aʊt əv stɑːk/]
Not available for purchase because all items have been sold
The popular sneakers were out of stock by Saturday afternoon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines two Old English elements: 'out' derives from Old English 'ut', meaning 'away from or outside', and 'stock' comes from Middle English 'stok', originally referring to a tree trunk or log, later extending to mean stored goods or inventory. The phrase developed as a commercial term in Middle English to describe the state when merchandise has been completely depleted from a shop's inventory.
Breakdown
out (away from, absent) + of (preposition indicating possession/relation) + stock (stored goods, inventory). The phrase functions as a predicative expression indicating depletion of available merchandise.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The toilet paper was out of stock during the pandemic, causing people to panic-buy bananas instead.”
“Sorry, your favorite excuses are currently out of stock, please try being honest.”
“The online store shows that the product is out of stock, but you can sign up for restock notifications.”
“My patience is officially out of stock after waiting three hours in this line.”
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