in stock

phrase

: on hand : in the store and ready for delivery

Examples of in stock in a Sentence

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Some of the company’s longest-serving workers received tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of company shares, like Ida Johnson, who joined the company in 1977 and received $49,000 in stock. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026 Kenna eventually regained control of FaZe’s esports business for $14 million in stock. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 As someone who overheats easily, the short-sleeve cashmere find (that’s finally back in stock) will be the perfect balance of cozy and comfortable. Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026 Grab your Halloween costume now, while your favorite theme (and your size) is still in stock. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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