<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to accumulate for preservation, future use, etc., in a hidden or carefully guarded place: to hoard food during a shortage.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to accumulate money, food, or the like, in a hidden or carefully guarded place for preservation, future use, etc.</li></ul>