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.”