Stock Definition
stock
adjective
- repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; "bromidic sermons"; "his remarks were trite and commonplace"; "hackneyed phrases"; "a stock answer"; "repeating threadbare jokes"; "parroting some timeworn axiom"; "the trite metaphor `hard as nails'"
- routine; "a stock answer"
- regularly and widely used or sold; "a standard size"; "a stock item"
noun
- the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity); "he owns a controlling share of the company's stock"
- the merchandise that a shop has on hand; "they carried a vast inventory of hardware"; "they stopped selling in exact sizes in order to reduce inventory"
- the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock"
- a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation; "the value of his stocks doubled during the past year"
- a supply of something available for future use; "he brought back a large store of Cuban cigars"
- the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"
- a special variety of domesticated animals within a species; "he experimented on a particular breed of white rats"; "he created a new strain of sheep"
- liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces; "she made gravy with a base of beef stock"
- the reputation and popularity a person has; "his stock was so high he could have been elected mayor"
- persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
- a plant or stem onto which a graft is made; especially a plant grown specifically to provide the root part of grafted plants
- any of several Old World plants cultivated for their brightly colored flowers
- any of various ornamental flowering plants of the genus Malcolmia
- lumber used in the construction of something; "they will cut round stock to 1-inch diameter"
- the handle end of some implements or tools; "he grabbed the cue by the stock"
- an ornamental white cravat
- any animals kept for use or profit
verb
- have on hand; "Do you carry kerosene heaters?"
- equip with a stock; "stock a rifle"
- supply with fish; "stock a lake"
- supply with livestock; "stock a farm"
- amass so as to keep for future use or sale or for a particular occasion or use; "let's stock coffee as long as prices are low"
- provide or furnish with a stock of something; "stock the larder with meat"
- put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year"
"Stock" in song lyrics
See how stock is used in real songs:
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"My rhymes stay fresh because I rotate the stock"
Akbar — No Suckas Allowed -
"Retail suggested amount, we're never out of stock"
Anubis5 — Bombing Air Supply -
"Got a blanket spread on the ground with movies in stock"
Apathy — Bootleg
Words that rhyme with stock
Usage tips for "stock"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stock" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stock to find words that pair well.