"Hoards" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Hoards refers to a store or accumulation of something, especially a supply of valuable or precious things, such as money, jewels, or food. It can also refer to a quantity of something that is collected or stored for future use, often in a secret or hidden place. For example, a pirate may gather a hoard of treasure on a remote island. The word hoard can also convey a sense of selfishness or greed, implying that someone is unwilling to share their accumulated wealth or possessions with others.
To hoard means to accumulate and store valuable or desirable things, often in large quantities, in a secret or hidden place, typically with the intention of preserving or protecting them from loss or theft.