Stockpiled
Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːkˌpaɪld/
Stockpiled (adj)
- Kept in large amounts for future use, because you expect to need it later.
- Collected and stored over time in a place, so there is more available than usual.
- Stored in advance to be ready for a difficult situation, such as war, disaster, or shortage.
Examples
- They had stockpiled food for the winter.
- The company stockpiled supplies because it expected delays in shipping.
Stockpiled (adjective)
Examples
- The supplies are stockpiled for later use.
- Later use is ensured because the supplies are stockpiled.