CEFR B2

hoarding

noun

Meaning

The act of accumulating and storing a large amount of something, often secretly or unnecessarily.

Examples

The squirrel's hoarding of nuts helped it survive the long winter.
Concerns about supply shortages led to widespread hoarding of essential goods.

Synonyms: stockpiling, amassing, accumulating, collecting

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hoarding (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrdɪŋ/

Definition

The act of accumulating and storing a large amount of something, often secretly or unnecessarily.

Examples

The squirrel's hoarding of nuts helped it survive the long winter.
Concerns about supply shortages led to widespread hoarding of essential goods.
Her compulsive hoarding made it difficult to navigate through her cluttered apartment.

How to Use hoarding

hoarding of (prepositional phrase): The act of storing a large quantity of a specific item. — "The hoarding of medical supplies caused shortages in hospitals."
compulsive hoarding (collocation): An uncontrollable urge to collect and keep items. — "Compulsive hoarding can lead to unsafe living conditions."

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