stock up

verb

stocked up; stocking up; stocks up

: to get a large quantity of something for later use

—often + on

We made sure to stock up on food before the storm hit.

Examples of stock up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Things like air filters, cycling air in buildings and cars, checking window seals, stocking up on face masks, and keeping vigilant on medical needs and medicines are all things people need to pay attention to and practice. — Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Sip a glass of wine at Le Bistrot de Peyo inside the Marché du Cap Ferret, and stock up on summer’s best strawberries and melon from market stand Chez Cocotte. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

The lounge ran out of Corona a few times over the tournament, though Ustayev had stocked up on high-end liquor and champagne in advance. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Though holiday gifting may not yet be on your radar, keep in mind that the sale is a great opportunity to stock up on gifts for various occasions, stress-free. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for stock up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup