Overstock (Verb)
Meaning
Stock excessively.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The store overstocked on winter clothing, but a mild season left it unsold.
- The company is trying to avoid overstocking on perishable items to reduce waste.
- Retailers often overstock popular toys during holiday seasons, expecting high demand.
- To avoid selling out, the electronics store overstocked on the new gaming console.
- The discount store has a habit of overstocking on cheap novelty items that rarely sell.