1. a person who collects and stores large amounts of things, often in a compulsive or excessive way

Examples

• The hoarder’s house was filled with newspapers from the past twenty years.
• She became a hoarder after her husband died, unable to throw anything away.
• The reality show featured hoarders who needed help cleaning their homes.
• As a hoarder of vintage books, he had trouble finding space for new purchases.
• The hoarder kept every receipt and document she had ever received.
• Mental health professionals often work with hoarders to address underlying issues.