Hoarder: meaning, definitions and examples

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hoarder

 

[ หˆhษ”หrdษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who accumulates or hoards large quantities of objects or possessions, often to the point of excess and disorganization.

Synonyms

accumulator, collector, pack rat

Examples of usage

  • The hoarder had so many newspapers in their house that they could barely walk through the rooms.
  • My neighbor is a hoarder and their garage is filled with boxes of items they never use.
  • The TV show featured a hoarder whose collection of items filled every corner of their home.
Context #2 | Noun

animals

An animal that hoards or hides food for later consumption, such as squirrels or certain birds.

Synonyms

cache builder, food storer

Examples of usage

  • The squirrel is known as a hoarder, storing nuts and seeds for the winter months.
  • Certain bird species are considered hoarders as they collect food and hide it in various locations.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoarder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acumulador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคนเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Horter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penimbun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะบะพะฟะธั‡ัƒะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chomik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉใ‚’ใŸใ‚่พผใ‚€ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accumulateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acaparador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istifรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ถ•๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุชู†ุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hromaditel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nahromaditeฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ค็งฏ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopiฤilec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safnari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐะปา“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toplayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acaparador

Etymology

The term 'hoarder' originated from the Middle English word 'hordere', which meant a person who hoarded treasure or valuable items. Over time, the meaning evolved to include individuals who excessively collect or store objects. The concept of hoarding has been present throughout history, with references in literature and psychology dating back centuries.

See also: hoarding.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,507, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.