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Forming the names of theme-based festivals or concerts.

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Meanings

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  1. Forming the names of theme-based festivals or concerts.

    2004, The Daily Collegian (Penn State) - Filmstock festival an indie darling

    2 more examples

    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."

    2002, San Francisco Chronicle -, Pope musters energy to rally church's next generation

    Cheesestock: Camping event for people who love cheese. Must bring a cheese dish or item. March 6

    2004, Las Vegas Mercury -, A/E: Entertainment calendar (cont.)

Origin

From Woodstock, a famous American festival.

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APA

-stock. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-stock

MLA

“-stock.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-stock. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-stock,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-stock.

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