stockpile — A large accumulated stock or supply of goods or materials stored for future use. Can also mean the act of accumulating such supplies.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A large accumulated stock or supply of goods or materials stored for future use. Can also mean the act of accumulating such supplies.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/
Korean meaning: 비축물, 저장품
Korean pronunciation: 스톡-파일 (강세: 스톡)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has a secret chocolate stockpile hidden in her bedroom closet.
- The company decided to stockpile raw materials before prices increased.
- During the pandemic, people began stockpiling toilet paper as if it were gold.
stockpile
NOUN//ˈstɑkˌpaɪl//
A large accumulated stock or supply of goods or materials stored for future use. Can also mean the act of accumulating such supplies.
A cheerful person creates a massive stockpile of food, fuel, and materials to feel safe.
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"A stockpile stands like a wall of survival — when crisis hits, it becomes a revival."
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Origin
A compound word formed in the 1940s by combining 'stock' (stored goods) and 'pile' (heap), popularized during World War II when nations needed to accumulate strategic reserves of materials.
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“My grandmother has a secret chocolate stockpile hidden in her bedroom closet.”
“The company decided to stockpile raw materials before prices increased.”
“During the pandemic, people began stockpiling toilet paper as if it were gold.”
“The military maintains stockpiles of medical supplies for emergencies.”
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