Definitions

1. noun

a store of things accumulated or collected, especially wealth, food, or valuables.

“The squirrel’s winter hoard was hidden away in the attic.”

2. verb

to accumulate or store something, especially wealth or food, in a secret or hidden place.

“She spent years hoarding her money, saving it for retirement.”

3. verb

to keep something, especially information, back or hidden, often in order to use it to one’s advantage.

“The company has been accused of hoarding data to influence the market.”

4. noun

a large quantity of something, especially food, that is kept or stored.

“The pantry was a hoard of canned goods, waiting to be used in an emergency.”