hoard

verb
UK /hɔːd/
US /hɔːrd/

To hoard means to save lots of things and hide them away.

The squirrel hoarded acorns in a hole in the tree.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large pile of things that someone has saved and hidden.

The dragon slept on a hoard of gold.

3. To keep something all for yourself and not share it.

He hoarded all the cookies in his room.

4. A hidden supply of something kept for later.

The pirates found a hoard of jewels on the island.