restock

verb

re·​stock (ˌ)rē-ˈstäk 

restocked; restocking

transitive verb

: to provide (something) with a stock or supply again

restocked the pantry/shelves

Texas Department of Fish and Wildlife says the reservoir will be restocked with fish as soon as the drought ends and water levels return to normal.

—John Sepulvado

: to provide, obtain, or keep a stock or supply of (something) again

restock inventory

restocking trout

The retailer is now restocking about half those items because customers missed them.

—Marina Strauss

Examples of restock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After selling out its limited-edition Honey Bee Cocktail Kit in a record-breaking three hours, the coveted kit is finally restocked and available while supplies last. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 29 July 2025

After selling out in just three hours earlier this month, the brand’s limited-edition Honey Bee Cocktail Kit is officially restocking on Tuesday, July 29 at 9AM ET. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 28 July 2025

Not all HomeGoods locations restock on the same schedule, so don’t be afraid to ask an employee when your store typically puts out new merchandise. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025

Edge systems track usage and trigger restocking automatically. —Amy Gu, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1680, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for restock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• feedstock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk