small hoard

Frequency: 6.01.2 per million words

Refers to a hoard of a limited size or quantity.

hoardADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

small

Examples (10)

  • Despite his modest income, he managed to accumulate a small hoard of rare stamps.
  • The squirrel hid a small hoard of nuts for the coming winter.
  • Archaeologists unearthed a small hoard of ancient coins in the old village.
  • She kept a small hoard of emergency supplies in the basement.
  • Even a small hoard of savings can provide a sense of security.
  • The children discovered a small hoard of forgotten toys in the attic.
  • A small hoard of gold dust was found hidden in the old prospector's cabin.
  • He maintained a small hoard of vintage comic books, carefully preserved.
  • The detective found a small hoard of stolen jewelry tucked away in the suspect's car.
  • Building a small hoard of canned goods is a good idea for unexpected situations.