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

This time the speculation centered on being sent out in a possible bid by the Heat to restock their draft stockpile. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026

Hosts are responsible for keeping the campground and fire pits clean, performing basic maintenance, restocking the toilets, and assisting visiting campers with check-in. —Outside, 4 Feb. 2026

The Leafs’ priority at the trade deadline must be restocking their barren cupboards with high draft picks and intriguing prospects. —Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026

Joan Vargas is restocking the shelves at a North Philadelphia ShopRite. —Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 30 Jan. 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