job lot

noun

Definition of job lotnext
as in supply

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Recent Examples of job lot Of course, there’s more to it than simply getting a nod from over half a dozen nations to order a job lot of whirlybirds. — David Szondy february 24, New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026 Where some other towns operating similar schemes have put together a job lot of houses for €1, Castiglione di Sicilia is pricing the properties according to their condition. — Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 25 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for job lot
  1. supply
  2. stock
  3. inventory
  4. stuff
  5. merchandise
  6. commodity
  7. goods
Noun
  • The contract covers engineering, technical assistance, technology integration, supply-chain development, workforce training and digital transformation initiatives.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The incident halted home deliveries and disrupted some supplies to its extensive network of stores across the country.
    — JOHN LEICESTER, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • If that reverses—if the revisions get smaller—expect tech stocks to sell off.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Apple shares rose but tech stocks and overall markets mostly ended in the red after a worse-than-expected September inflation reading sparked fears of higher interest rates that hit debt-heavy companies particularly hard.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of stock
Noun
  • The Newburys want to build the Estates at 100 Oakland on about 32 acres north of Route 30, and contend the project would give South Windsor an important expansion of its housing inventory.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026
  • DataFuelX, a company led by former TV-sales executives is launching DFX Marketplace, a new way for advertisers to connect to commercial inventory across multiple publishers with a single point of entry.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of inventory
Noun
  • Even the stuff from the best Japanese markets (and a few chain sushi restaurants) will supply that familiar whiff to varying degrees.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Kate and Hal are mostly enjoying an interlude that Hal thinks is purely romantic, with a bit of work stuff sprinkled on top, and which Kate has designed as more of a half-and-half experience.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • The partnership grew from the NFL’s local merchandise collaboration initiative intended to add diversity to team products with highly localized offerings, the Chiefs said in announcing the collection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In Paris, an Intersport store was looted after individuals smashed its windows and left carrying bags of merchandise.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchandise
Noun
  • The attacks have disrupted shipping through the strait, which is normally one of the busiest routes for exporting oil and other commodities from Gulf countries.
    — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Draho recommends commodities, based partly on long-term asset-allocation studies that include the 1970s when inflation was far higher.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of commodity
Noun
  • Latte Life partnered with Scratch KC to provide baked goods like homemade Pop-Tarts, muffins and croissants.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Temperatures reached 122 degrees Fahrenheit for about six hours, forcing stores to discard fresh and frozen goods.
    — JOHN LEICESTER, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of goods

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“Job lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/job%20lot. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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