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deadstock.

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.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. 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
  2. Agricultural implements and stored produce, distinguished from livestock.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From dead + stock.

verb
  1. To store in appropriate packaging for later.

    slang · transitive
Where this word comes from

From dead + stock.

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