in stock

phrase

: on hand : in the store and ready for delivery

Examples of in stock in a Sentence

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Puma Exclusive Speedcat Premium Sneaker If your shoe size is between a 6 and a 7, Christmas came early, because those are the only sizes still left in stock for the final-sale Puma Speedcat at Anthro. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 The rally in stock markets in the second quarter — with the S&P 500 up about 15% during the quarter — powered their stock gains. Robert Frank, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 An InStyle writer reviews the Quince Italian Leather Thong Kitten-Heel Sandals that are finally back in stock. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 Paying more than $3 billion in stock for a crown jewel and then fully open-sourcing a layer in week three takes a strategic self-confidence that most acquirers never muster. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 2026.

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