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

Brzezinski spoke several times this spring of the importance of not prioritizing a pick for present need over long-term value, making clear the Vikings in this transition would be content to let the talent fall to them and focus on restocking their depth with four top-100 picks. —CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026

This guide is for the person who is tired of restocking. —Jamie Thilman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026

Notre Dame is restocking its roster after several impact players — Markus Burton, Jalen Haralson and Cole Certa — entered the portal. —Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

Saturdays are the busiest days for the store, but items restock daily. —Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026

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