wordhoard

/ˈwɜːrdhoʊrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A collection of words or phrases, especially those used in a particular dialect or language, often including obsolete or archaic terms.

“The linguist spent years compiling a wordhoard of ancient English phrases.”

2. verb

To gather or store words, especially in order to use them in language or writing.

“She wordhoarded phrases from her favorite books and used them in her own creative writing.”

Synonyms

  • lexicon
  • vocabulary

Antonyms

  • dumbfound
  • languid