in/out of stock

in stock

Currently available to purchase (in a store). Do you have any more of these cute mugs in stock? Ever since that actress was photographed wearing them, we can't keep these earrings in stock! We can barely keep highlighters in stock as the semester winds down—they're essential to any student gearing up for exams.

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out of stock

Not currently available (to purchase or use) due to having no supply left. Sorry, sir, that brand is currently out of stock. We should be getting some more on Monday.

See also: of, out, stock

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in stock

to have merchandise available and ready for sale. Do you have extra-large sizes in stock? Of course, we have all sizes and colors in stock.

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out of stock

not immediately available in a store; [for goods] to be temporarily unavailable. Those items are out of stock, but a new supply will be delivered on Thursday. I'm sorry, but the red ones are out of stock. Would a blue one do?

See also: of, out, stock

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in stock

Available for sale or use, on hand, as in We have several dozen tires in stock. The antonym, out of stock, means "not available for sale," usually only temporarily. For example, This item is out of stock now, but we expect a new order next week. [Early 1600s]

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out of stock

see under in stock.

See also: of, out, stock

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(be) in/out of stock

(be) available/not available for sale in a shop/store: Have you got any mozzarella cheese in stock? ♢ The book you want is out of stock at the moment.

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in stock

Available for sale or use; on hand.

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out of stock

Not available for sale or use.

See also: of, out, stock

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