deadstock
Merchandise that has not yielded any use yet: from the view of the businessperson, one…Merchandise that has not yielded any use yet: from the view of the businessperson, one that has failed to be sold or processed and is now stowed away for possible sale or manufacturing at a later date, from the view of the consumer, a piece that has been obtained but not found application and is now—perhaps even with original labelling or packaging—stored for future ideas.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Merchandise that has not yielded any use yet: from the view of the businessperson, one that has failed to be sold or processed and is now stowed away for possible sale or manufacturing at a later date, from the view of the consumer, a piece that has been obtained but not found application and is now—perhaps even with original labelling or packaging—stored for future ideas.
(countable, uncountable)Agricultural implements and stored produce, distinguished from livestock.
Origin
From dead + stock.From dead + stock.
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Forms
plural: deadstocksLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable