hoard
Word Type: Noun & Verb
Definition
- A large amount of something that is collected and stored, often in a secretive or excessive way.
- To collect and store things, often in a way that seems excessive or unnecessary.
Example
- “He had a hoard of old comic books in his attic.”
- “The old woman was known for her hoard of valuable antiques.”
- “She tends to hoard clothes, even though she doesn’t wear them.”
- “During the crisis, people began to hoard food and supplies.”
- “His tendency to hoard information made it hard for his colleagues to collaborate with him.”