Meaning & Definition of word "Stack"

Stack

/stæk/

noun:

  • 1. A pile or heap of items, typically arranged in a neat or orderly manner.
    • Example: She placed the books in a stack on the table.
  • 2. A data structure that follows the Last In First Out (LIFO) principle.
    • Example: In programming, a stack is used to manage function calls.
  • 3. A stack of items in a specific context, like a stack of pancakes or a stack of tires.
    • Example: I would like a stack of pancakes for breakfast.

verb:

  • 1. To arrange items in a pile or stack.
    • Example: Please stack the chairs at the end of the event.
  • 2. To place items one on top of another.
    • Example: He stacked the boxes to save space in the garage.

Etymology

Middle English 'stak', from Old Norse 'stakkr'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stack the deck:

to arrange something to gain an unfair advantage.

stack up:

to accumulate or build up.

stack one's chips:

to put everything at stake.

Related Words

pile:

a collection of items placed on top of each other.

heap:

a disorderly collection of things.

tower:

a tall, narrow structure or stack.

Slang Meanings of stack

Meaning: a large amount of money.

Example Sentence: I just made a stack on that deal.

Meaning: to cheat or manipulate a situation.

Example Sentence: He stacked the odds in his favor.