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/ˈstɒkpaɪl/ · stock·pi·le
noun
- A supply, especially a large one, of something kept for future use. The government maintained a stockpile of emergency food and water in case of natural disasters.
- A collection of goods or materials stored for future use or sale. The company's stockpile of raw materials was depleted due to the sudden increase in demand.
verb
- To accumulate a stockpile of something. The company stockpiled extra inventory in preparation for the holiday season.
Did you know? The term 'stockpile' gained significant attention during World War II, when the United States and other countries stockpiled supplies and resources in preparation for potential conflicts.