noun
hoarder
HAW-duh
Hoarder (noun) means someone who compulsively collects and keeps things, often far beyond what is useful or necessary. Example: “His grandmother was a hoarder, and every room in her house was full of old newspapers.”
noun
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Someone who compulsively collects and keeps things, often far beyond what is useful or necessary.
"His grandmother was a hoarder, and every room in her house was full of old newspapers."
How to use hoarder
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who keeps piling up possessions and struggles to throw anything away.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hoarders
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Etymology
From hoard plus the agent suffix -er, going back to Old English hordere, meaning a keeper of stores or treasure.
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What does “hoarder” mean?
The word “hoarder” means someone who compulsively collects and keeps things, often far beyond what is useful or necessary. In plain terms, a person who keeps piling up possessions and struggles to throw anything away.
How do you pronounce “hoarder”?
“Hoarder” is pronounced HAW-duh (/ˈhɔɹdɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hoarder” in a sentence?
Here is “hoarder” used in a sentence: “His grandmother was a hoarder, and every room in her house was full of old newspapers.”
What part of speech is “hoarder”?
“Hoarder” is a noun.
Where does the word “hoarder” come from?
The word “hoarder” comes from Old English. From hoard plus the agent suffix -er, going back to Old English hordere, meaning a keeper of stores or treasure.
