stockpile
UK: ˈstɒkpaɪl | US: ˈstɑːkpaɪl
n. a large accumulated stock of goods or materials, especially for future use.
vt. to accumulate or store a large quantity of something for future use.
The word "stockpile" combines "stock," derived from Old English "stocc" (meaning "trunk" or "supply"), and "pile," from Latin "pila" (meaning "ball" or "heap"). Originally, "stock" referred to a store of goods, while "pile" denoted a stacked mass. By the 19th century, the compound emerged to describe a strategic reserve of resources, reflecting its practical and logistical roots.
The government maintains a stockpile of emergency medical supplies.
Farmers stockpile grain during harvest season.
The warehouse stockpiled raw materials for the upcoming production cycle.
During the crisis, families began to stockpile essential items.
The company’s stockpile of components ensured uninterrupted manufacturing.