Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-stock

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.93 in modern English

Syllables: -s-tock
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Forming the names of theme-based festivals or concerts.

Example Sentences

"From a 25-foot-high platform on the shores of Lake Ontario reminiscent of a rock concert stage, John Paul delivered his prescription for a fulfilling life to the Catholic Church's next generation during the three-hour opening ceremony of World Youth Day, also dubbed "Popestock.""
"Cheesestock: Camping event for people who love cheese. Must bring a cheese dish or item. March 6"
"2004, The Daily Collegian (Penn State) - Filmstock festival an indie darling"

Etymology

From Woodstock, a famous American festival.

Questions

What does -stock mean?: Forming the names of theme-based festivals or concerts.
Where does -stock come from?: From Woodstock, a famous American festival.

How to pronounce -stock

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