stores
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɔɹz// UK //stˈɔːz// stores
n. a supply of things like food, water, or equipment that you keep for later use. You usually have these ready in case of an emergency or a long journey.
n. a quantity or supply of something kept for use as needed. Often used in the plural to refer to essential provisions or military supplies.
The hikers carried enough food stores for a week.
During the winter months, the remote village relies on its grain stores to survive until the first harvest.
The expedition was forced to turn back after discovering that their primary fuel stores had been contaminated by seawater during the storm.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural ('stores') when referring to a collective stock of provisions or supplies.