standbysupplies
nounUK /ˈstændbaɪ səˈplaɪz/
US /ˈstændbaɪ səˈplaɪz/
Extra things kept ready to use if the main ones run out.
The school keeps standbysupplies of pencils and paper in the office.
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2. Items set aside for use in an emergency.
The shelter stored standbysupplies in case of a storm.
3. A secondary set of materials kept for a backup plan.
The team packed standbysupplies in case their first kit got lost.
4. Goods held in reserve until the regular ones are used up.
The kitchen keeps standbysupplies of flour and sugar in the pantry.