Meaning of the word hoarding in English
What does hoarding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hoarding
US /ˈhɔːr.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈhɔːr.dɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the act of collecting and storing a large amount of something, often secretly or excessively
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The government warned against hoarding essential supplies during the crisis.
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His extreme hoarding made his house unlivable.
2.
a large board used to display advertisements, especially outdoors
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They put up a new advertising hoarding near the highway.
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The construction site was surrounded by a wooden hoarding.
Verb
1.
collecting and storing a large amount of something
Example:
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He was accused of hoarding food during the shortage.
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The squirrel was busy hoarding nuts for the winter.
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