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 tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of the center’s ribbon-cutting, CEO and President Kara Waddell painted a picture of a student-parent showing up for their first day of school while carrying their school supplies and their child.
    — Lina Ruiz September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of supply
Noun
  • Crude-tanker stocks have led the rally, up 120% year-to-date, followed by car carriers, gas carriers and dry-bulk shippers, Lloyd's data show.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This did not materialise, but the fact that Villa were considering his exit showed how far Bailey’s stock had fallen.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of stock
Noun
  • Hence, retail traders will gain a cheaper and more precise way to speculate on crude, but production, consumption, inventories and geopolitics will remain the dominant forces setting prices.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Long maintenance periods can reduce the number of submarines available for deployments even when the vessels remain counted in the fleet’s overall inventory.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of inventory
Noun
  • Aesha sends Kayley to deal with it, but a regular sink plunger can’t do the job — Nathan has to suction the stuff out with the wet vacuum.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That foul ball, no foul ball in the fourth inning changes stuff, too.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of stuff
Noun
  • There will be special 100th anniversary merchandise, an outdoor bar and a stage for DJs and live music on the east side of 14th Street.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Thorsmark said Copenhagen has measured its carbon footprint since 2020 and has reduced emissions in areas including food, transportation and merchandise.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of merchandise
Noun
  • In his view, the transmission of rising commodity prices to final retail food prices typically takes about 3 to 6 months.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • With over a decade of experience in international sustainability programmes across agriculture and commodity supply chains, Bart has been shaping OCA from the very beginning, joining as program director in 2016.
    — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of commodity
Noun
  • Impactful as his collections were, Ackermann was arguably not the right fit for a brand whose primary business came from accessories and leather goods.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The free zone distribution framework can accommodate goods purchased in one foreign country and delivered directly to another, provided the applicable conditions are satisfied.
    — Alia Noor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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