Definition

A person who collects and keeps a large amount of things, often to the point of being unable to use their space properly.

Example

The hoarder had so many newspapers piled up that there was hardly any room to walk in the house.

Conversation

I think my neighbor is a real hoarder with all that junk in his yard.

Yeah, I noticed that too; it looks like a mess out there.

It makes me wonder how anyone can live like that as a hoarder.

I guess some people just find it hard to let go of things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hoarder → The word 'hoarder' comes from the Old English 'hordian' (meaning to store or treasure) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A hoarder is a person who stores or treasures items excessively.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'stores' ('hordian') things excessively — that's why a hoarder is a person who keeps too many items.

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