stocker

noun

stock·​er ˈstä-kər How to pronounce stocker (audio)
1
: a young animal (such as a steer or heifer) suitable for being fed and fattened for market
2
: an animal (such as a heifer) suitable for use in a breeding establishment
3

Examples of stocker in a Sentence

He works as a produce stocker at the grocery store.

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stocker was in 1881

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“Stocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stocker. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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