English · Work & Business
stock
/stɒk/
[/stɒk/]
company shares; supply
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A share in the ownership of a company, or the total goods a business has available to sell.
Example
He bought stock in the tech company hoping its value would rise over time.
He bought stock in the tech company hoping its value would rise over time.
Etymology
From Old English 'stocc' (tree trunk, stem), later extended to a store or supply and to capital.
How & Where It’s Used
Means both company shares and a supply of goods (in stock, out of stock).