stockpile
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈstɒkpaɪl/
KK: /ˈstɑkˌpaɪl/
noun
Definition
A collection of items or resources that are stored for future use, often kept in a specific place to ensure they are available when needed.
Example
During the winter, the family decided to stockpile food and supplies in case of a snowstorm.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new law regarding food stockpile regulations?
Yeah, I read an article about how people need to keep enough for emergencies.
It's smart to have a little stockpile at home, just in case.
Definitely! You never know when something might happen.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cache
hoard
reserve
Antonyms
shortage
lack
deficiency
transitive verb
Definition
To gather and store a large amount of something for future use.
Example
During the winter, many people stockpile food and supplies in case of emergencies.
Tense Forms
Past: stockpiled
Past Participle: stockpiled
Conversation
Have you started to stockpile supplies for the winter yet?
Not really, but I should probably get on that soon.
Yeah, it's a good idea to stockpile some essentials just in case.
Root Explanation
Stockpile → It is formed from "stock" (from Old English *stoc*, meaning a supply or store) and "pile" (from Old French *piler*, meaning to heap or stack). The word "stockpile" refers to a stored supply or a heap of goods kept for future use.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'supply' ('stock') that is 'heaped up' ('pile') for later use — that's what a stockpile means.
Visually Confused Words
strockle