Entry Word: hoard

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a supply stored up and often hidden away <Dad was upset when Mom put his entire hoard of empty yogurt containers in the recycling bin>

Synonyms cache, stash, stockpile, store

Related Words coffers, deposit, funds, nest egg, savings, sinking fund, treasure; inventory, reserve, reservoir, stock; provisions, resources; accumulation, collection; repertory

2 a collection of things kept available for future use or need <couldnʼt find one pencil with an eraser in her entire hoard of pencil stubs> — see store 1