in stock

phrase

: on hand : in the store and ready for delivery

Examples of in stock in a Sentence

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The sharp selloff in bonds has given investors a rare opportunity to lock in stock-market-like returns without taking on the risk that comes with equities, investment advisors to the ultra-wealthy told CNBC. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 If a Hooters can't make it outside the most iconic holy spot in stock car racing, there's no hope. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 With more than 4,500 of them in stock at the independent store, that’s about 4 books per square foot. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Across all ages, the split in stock ownership is sharper still. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in stock

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in stock was in 1618

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“In stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20stock. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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