Meaning & Definition of word "Stocker"

Stocker

/ˈstɒkər/

1. A person responsible for placing and maintaining stock in a designated area, such as a store or warehouse.
- Example: The stocker organized the shelves efficiently after the delivery.
2. An animal or fish that is raised to a certain size and then released into a natural environment to enhance population.
- Example: The hatchery provided stockers to improve the local fish population in the lake.
3. A person who stocks items in a retail setting.
- Example: As a stocker, he ensures that all the products are available for customers at all times.

Derived from the word 'stock', meaning to supply or store goods.

stock up:

To buy a large amount of goods for future use.

stock on hand:

The amount of goods available for sale in a store.

out of stock:

Not available for sale because the inventory has been depleted.

stock:

Goods or merchandise available for sale.

inventory:

A complete list of items such as goods in stock.

shelves:

Horizontal surfaces for displaying goods.

Meaning: Stock up

Example Sentence: I'm going to stock up on snacks for the party.

Meaning: Backroom stocker

Example Sentence: The backroom stocker is sorting through the new inventory.