Hoard
Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrd/
Hoard (noun)
- A secret or hidden collection of valuable things.
- A large amount of something kept for future use.
Examples
- The archaeologists discovered a hoard of ancient coins.
- She stumbled upon a hoard of old letters in the attic.
Common collocations: discover a hoard, hidden hoard, massive hoard, build a hoard, hoard secretly
Hoard (verb)
- To collect and hide a large amount of something.
- To save or store more than necessary, often secretly.
Examples
- Squirrels hoard nuts for the winter.
- He tends to hoard old newspapers in the garage.