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stockpile noun /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ /ˈstɑːkpaɪl/ jump to other results - a large supply of something that is kept to be used in the future if necessary
- How large is the world's stockpile of nuclear weapons?
Extra Examples- Stockpiles of coal have reached a critically low level.
- The growing stockpile of used tyres is a worldwide problem.
stockpile verb /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ /ˈstɑːkpaɪl/ jump to other results - stockpile something to collect and keep a large supply of something
- Officials warn that the stockpiled food may spoil.
Extra Examples- Consumers began to stockpile fuel amid fears of a shortage.
- Neighbouring countries have accused them of producing and stockpiling biological weapons.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryStockpile is used with these nouns as the object: See full entry
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