stockpile
4 synonyms for stockpile, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large stored supply of something kept for future use.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A large stored supply of something kept for future use.
“The government maintains a stockpile of emergency food supplies.”
How to use stockpile
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stockpile supplies
a weapons stockpile
stockpile food
Etymology
A compound of "stock" (supply) and "pile" (a heap).
Full origin of stockpile →Frequently asked questions
What does “stockpile” mean?
The word “stockpile” means a large stored supply of something kept for future use. In plain terms, a large reserve of something saved up for later, or the act of building one up.
How do you pronounce “stockpile”?
“Stockpile” is pronounced STOK-pyl (/ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “stockpile” in a sentence?
Here is “stockpile” used in a sentence: “The government maintains a stockpile of emergency food supplies.”
What part of speech is “stockpile”?
Depending on how it is used, “stockpile” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “stockpile” a common word?
“Stockpile” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “stockpile” have?
“Stockpile” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large stored supply of something kept for future use.
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