hoarding
Translation
hoarding, stockpiling
Examples
A new hoarding was put up for the concert.
A new hoarding was put up for the concert.
The hoarding of food became a problem during the crisis.
The hoarding of food became a problem during the crisis.
Grammar Patterns
a hoarding ((for sth.)) a large board for advertisements A new hoarding was put up for the concert.
the hoarding ((of sth.)) the act of collecting sth. The hoarding of food is a problem.
Similar Words
billboard (US), stockpiling, accumulation
Etymology
From Old French 'horde' meaning 'barrier, fence', related to the idea of enclosing things.
Memory Tips
In British English, think of a 'hoard' of adverts all on one big board by the road.