The word ‘Hoard’ is a noun and it refers to a cache of supplies often hidden or secretive. It was first used around 1650.
Pronunciation: hawrd
Meanings of Hoard
1. A hidden fund or supply stored for future use.
2. A secret store of valuables or money
Master’s Tip to Learn Hoard
An interesting way to learn the word ‘Hoard’ can be to think of it as ‘HoARD’. To end up with a hoard of cash and luxuries, one must work ‘hard’ in life.
Sentence examples for Hoard:
1. The miser planned to hoard his money.
2. Nathan saw the hoard of dry beans in the cupboard.