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"out of stock" vs "out-of-stock"

Both "out of stock" and "out-of-stock" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Out of stock" is more commonly used when referring to a product that is not available for purchase, while "out-of-stock" is often used as an adjective to describe the status of a product. The choice between the two depends on whether you are using it as a standalone phrase or as part of a description.

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

out of stock

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a product is not available for purchase.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry, but the item you are looking for is currently out of stock.
  • The store ran out of stock of the popular toy.

Alternatives:

  • not available
  • sold out
  • temporarily unavailable
  • out of inventory

out-of-stock

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English, often as an adjective.

This phrase is used to describe the status of a product that is not available for purchase.

Examples:

  • The out-of-stock items will be restocked next week.
  • The website shows the out-of-stock products in a separate category.

Alternatives:

  • unavailable
  • sold out
  • temporarily out of stock
  • not in stock

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