What does HOARD mean?

Parts of Speech

hoard is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, hoard means to accumulate and store a large amount of something, typically for future use. As a noun, hoard refers to a stockpile of something.

Pronunciations

US: hɔrd

UK: hɔːd

Origin and Usage

The word hoard comes from the Old Norse word "hórðr," which means "treasure." The verb form of hoard has been in use since the 16th century, while the noun form has been in use since the 19th century. People hoard things for various reasons, such as fear of scarcity, sentimental value, or as a coping mechanism for anxiety disorders.

Synonyms

accumulate, amass, stockpile, store, gather, collect, save, stash

Related Words

board, sword, heard, broad, hoary

Example Sentences

• He tends to hoard food in case of an emergency.
• She hoarded her savings for years to buy a house.
• The dragon had a hoard of gold and jewels in its cave.