plural stockpiles
: a large supply of something that is kept for future use
a stockpile of ammunition/weapons
a stockpile of medical supplies
stockpiles; stockpiled; stockpiling
: to get and keep a large supply of (something) for future use
The government stockpiled vaccines to prepare for a flu epidemic.
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“Stockpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/stockpile. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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