noun
stockpiling
noun
1
The act of building up a large reserve supply of something.
"Panic stockpiling emptied the store shelves within hours."
How to Use Stockpiling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of gathering and storing a large supply.
Common pairings
panic stockpiling
stockpiling of goods
Word Forms
stockpilings plural
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Panic _____ emptied the store shelves within hours.