verb

restock

Restock (verb) means to fill up a supply of goods again after it has been used or sold. Example: “The store restocks its shelves every Monday morning.”

verb

To fill up a supply of goods again after it has been used or sold.

"The store restocks its shelves every Monday morning."

noun

An instance of resupplying stock.

"We're waiting on a restock of the popular sneaker model."

How to use restock

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo resupply something, like shelves or inventory, once it runs low.

Common pairings

restock shelves awaiting restock restock inventory

Word forms

restocked past tense, restocks plural, restocks singular

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus stock.

Rhymes for restock

livestock

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Frequently asked questions

What does “restock” mean?

The word “restock” means to fill up a supply of goods again after it has been used or sold. In plain terms, to resupply something, like shelves or inventory, once it runs low.

How do you use “restock” in a sentence?

Here is “restock” used in a sentence: “The store restocks its shelves every Monday morning.”

What part of speech is “restock”?

Depending on how it is used, “restock” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “restock” have?

“Restock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fill up a supply of goods again after it has been used or sold.