stock up

verb

stocked up; stocking up; stocks up

: to get a large quantity of something for later use

—often + on

We made sure to stock up on food before the storm hit.

Examples of stock up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Residents along the Panhandle have been busy preparing for the incoming hurricane by stocking up on supplies like food, water and sand. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

So don’t be shy about stocking up at Amazon, especially as the Prime Day deals come to a close. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026

Tableware Deals With holiday hosting season a few weeks out, now is a sensible time to stock up on glassware and flatware. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Luckily for pet owners, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event offers a chance to stock up on essentials from popular brands including Woof, Lesure, Waggle and more. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for stock up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup