hoarder

Definitions

A person who accumulates an excessive number of items and stores them in a disorganized manner, often resulting in unmanageable clutter.

A person who collects and hides away large quantities of food, money, or other supplies, typically in anticipation of future scarcity.

Examples

The house was so cluttered that it was clear the previous owner had been a compulsive hoarder.

She struggled to throw away even the smallest items, eventually earning the reputation of a hoarder among her neighbors.

Professional organizers were hired to help the hoarder clear out years of accumulated junk from the basement.

Synonyms

packrat collector accumulator saver miser gatherer stockpiler

Antonyms

spender giver philanthropist waster squanderer minimalist distributor