hoard — to collect and store things secretly, especially in large quantities
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to collect and store things secretly, especially in large quantities
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɔːrd/
Korean meaning: 비축하다, 저장하다, 쌓아두다
Korean pronunciation: **호**드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother hoards plastic bags like they're made of gold.
- During the pandemic, people hoarded toilet paper as if it were a precious commodity.
- The dragon in the fairy tale hoarded all the gold in the kingdom.
hoard
VERB//hɔːrd//
to collect and store things secretly, especially in large quantities
A person hoards canned goods in their secret basement storage
Ho works hard to hoard his secret stash
The lord does hoard gold beside his sword!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hord', related to Old Norse 'hodd' and German 'Hort', ultimately from Proto-Germanic 'huzdam' meaning treasure or hidden store. The word has cognates across Germanic languages reflecting the concept of accumulated wealth kept hidden.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother hoards plastic bags like they're made of gold.”
“During the pandemic, people hoarded toilet paper as if it were a precious commodity.”
“The dragon in the fairy tale hoarded all the gold in the kingdom.”
“Stop hoarding snacks in your desk drawer - share with your colleagues!”
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