Hoard

Pronunciation: /hɔːrd/

Definitions of hoard

noun a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a hoard of snacks in my room.

A2 She keeps a hoard of old newspapers in the attic.

B1 The dragon's hoard of treasure was heavily guarded.

B2 The collector's hoard of rare coins was the envy of many.

C1 The archaeologist discovered a hoard of ancient artifacts buried in the desert.

C2 The billionaire's hoard of wealth seemed endless.

Examples of hoard in a Sentence

formal The archaeologist uncovered a hoard of ancient coins buried beneath the ruins.

informal I found a hoard of snacks hidden in my room.

slang She's always hoarding makeup, even though she never uses most of it.

figurative He hoarded his emotions, never letting anyone see how he truly felt.

Grammatical Forms of hoard

• past tense: hoarded
• plural: hoards
• comparative: more hoarded
• superlative: most hoarded
• present tense: hoards
• future tense: will hoard
• perfect tense: has hoarded
• continuous tense: is hoarding
• singular: hoard
• positive degree: hoard
• infinitive: to hoard
• gerund: hoarding
• participle: hoarded

Origin and Evolution of hoard

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hoard' originated from the Old English word 'hord', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'huzdaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a hidden or guarded supply of valuables, the meaning of 'hoard' has evolved to also include a collection of items that are kept in abundance or excess.