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

Posey, though, earned kudos for flipping infielder Luis Arraez, outfielder Heliot Ramos and pitchers Robbie Ray, Tyler Mahle, Erik Miller and Caleb Kilian for prospects, helping restock the Giants’ farm system. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Officials urged people low on emergency supplies after Lala to restock up to 14 days of food, pet food, medicine and other essentials and closely monitor the storm's progress. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins have done an excellent job restocking what was once a very thin system. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

In January, Kennedy also restocked the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee — an under-the-radar but influential group — with a full new slate of 21 members. — Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 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