CEFR C2

stockpiler

noun

Meaning

A person or entity that accumulates a large supply of goods or materials for future use.

Examples

The government acted as a major stockpiler of medical supplies to prepare for potential outbreaks.
As a nervous stockpiler, he kept enough grain in his cellar to last through three consecutive winters.

Synonyms: hoarder, collector, accumulator, reserve

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stockpiler (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈstɒkˌpaɪlər/

Definition

A person or entity that accumulates a large supply of goods or materials for future use.

Examples

The government acted as a major stockpiler of medical supplies to prepare for potential outbreaks.
As a nervous stockpiler, he kept enough grain in his cellar to last through three consecutive winters.
Retailers often act as a stockpiler of seasonal merchandise months before the actual holiday rush begins.

Synonyms of stockpiler

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