Deadstock

Pronunciation: /dɛd.stɑk/

Definitions of deadstock

noun a term used to describe merchandise that has never been sold or used and is often still in its original packaging

Example Sentences

A1 Deadstock refers to brand new, unused items that have never been sold.

A2 The store manager decided to discount the deadstock inventory to make room for new merchandise.

B1 The company had to liquidate their deadstock of last season's products to make space for the upcoming collection.

B2 The warehouse was filled with deadstock items that needed to be cleared out before the end of the fiscal year.

C1 As a collector, she was always on the lookout for rare deadstock sneakers to add to her collection.

C2 The vintage shop specialized in deadstock clothing from the 1980s, attracting fashion enthusiasts from around the world.

Examples of deadstock in a Sentence

formal The company decided to clear out their deadstock by offering a clearance sale.

informal I found a great deal on deadstock sneakers at the thrift store.

slang I scored some sick deadstock kicks at the swap meet.

figurative His old ideas were like deadstock, no longer relevant in the fast-paced industry.

Grammatical Forms of deadstock

• past tense: deadstocked
• plural: deadstocks
• comparative: more deadstock
• superlative: most deadstock
• present tense: deadstock
• future tense: will deadstock
• perfect tense: has deadstocked
• continuous tense: is deadstocking
• singular: deadstock
• positive degree: deadstock
• infinitive: to deadstock
• gerund: deadstocking
• participle: deadstocked

Origin and Evolution of deadstock

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'deadstock' originated in the world of retail and inventory management.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to merchandise that had not been sold and remained unsold in a store's inventory, the term 'deadstock' has evolved to also include vintage or discontinued items that are no longer in production.