1. the action of accumulating and storing large quantities of goods or materials for future use

1. present participle of stockpile; accumulating and storing large quantities of goods or materials

Examples

• The government began stockpiling medical supplies before the pandemic.
• Companies are stockpiling raw materials due to supply chain concerns.
• The stockpiling of food became common during wartime.
• Many countries are stockpiling oil reserves as a strategic measure.
• The stockpiling of weapons raised international concerns.
• Retailers started stockpiling inventory before the holiday season.
• The family was stockpiling canned goods in their basement.