stock up

phrasal 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

Or stock up on items for yourself, like an anti-fatigue mat to take the strain out of standing over a counter, and a set of dazzling crystal glasses for 66 percent off. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 June 2025

Archivists might want to stock up on the Excedrin now. —Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 4 June 2025

With the Americana aesthetic trending big—thanks to events like Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour, the 2024 Olympics, July 4th, and summer getaways to the Hamptons and Martha’s Vineyard—there’s no better time to stock up on pieces that tap into the vibe. —Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 3 June 2025

Sundae Shoppe Sparkler Pops Head to ALDI on June 18 to stock up on these Sundae Shoppe Sparkler Pops for Independence Day (or any day). —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025

Rhymes for stock up

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