hoarder — a person who collects and keeps large amounts of things, often in a compulsive way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who collects and keeps large amounts of things, often in a compulsive way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːrdər/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor is such a hoarder that his garage looks like a museum of broken appliances.
- The hoarder couldn't find her keys because they were buried under 50 years of magazines.
- Professional organizers often work with hoarders to help them declutter their homes.
hoarder
NOUN[/ˈhɔːrdər/]
a person who collects and keeps large amounts of things, often in a compulsive way
The hoarder can barely open his door with all the stuff piled inside.
The hoarder brings disorder, defying every attempt at order!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hord' meaning 'treasure' or 'hidden store,' related to Germanic roots meaning 'to hide' or 'to store away.' The practice comes from medieval times when people buried food and valuables underground to protect them during wars and famines.
Breakdown
hoard (to accumulate and hide away) + -er (person who does the action)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor is such a hoarder that his garage looks like a museum of broken appliances.”
“The hoarder couldn't find her keys because they were buried under 50 years of magazines.”
“Professional organizers often work with hoarders to help them declutter their homes.”
“She realized she was becoming a digital hoarder when her phone storage was full of 10,000 memes.”
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