Stockpile

/ˈstɒk.paɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a large accumulated stock of goods or materials, typically stored for future use.

The warehouse has a stockpile of winter clothing for the needy.

a reserve supply of resources kept for times of need.

During the recession, many companies relied on their stockpile of cash to stay afloat.

verb

to accumulate a large quantity of something for future use or to amass supplies.

The government decided to stockpile medical supplies in case of an emergency.

to store or lay up a large amount of a resource.

In anticipation of the storm, residents began to stockpile food and water.

From stock + pile, referring to piling up resources.

stockpile resources

to accumulate supplies for future use.

stockpile against shortages

to gather items in preparation for a potential scarcity.

stockpile food

to gather and save food items for later consumption.

reserve

an amount of something kept back for future use.

accumulation

the act of gathering or amassing items over time.

hoard

to accumulate a large amount of something, often in a secretive manner.

To be overly prepared or cautious regarding supplies.

He's such a prepper; he loves to stockpile like there's going to be a zombie apocalypse.

To gather excessively, sometimes humorously.

After the news of a potential storm, she was stockpiling snacks like it was the end of the world.