hoarding
word · lemma: hoard
Definition
Hoarding means collecting and keeping a large amount of things, often more than necessary, and sometimes refers to a mental health condition where a person finds it hard to get rid of items.
Usage & Nuances
'Hoarding' is often used in news and psychology; 'panic hoarding' appears during crises. It can also describe people who never throw things away. Don't confuse with 'hoarding' as a British term for an advertising billboard (less common). Common collocations: 'compulsive hoarding', 'food hoarding', 'hoarding disorder'.
Example Sentences
Hoarding can make it hard to find things in your house.
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Many people started hoarding food when the pandemic began.
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His hoarding of old magazines filled the whole room.
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My grandmother's hoarding drives the rest of the family crazy.
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There's a TV show about people whose hoarding gets out of control.
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After seeing empty shelves, people started hoarding toilet paper.
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