hoarding
Translation
billboard, hoarding, stockpiling
Examples
A new hoarding was put up for the concert.
A new billboard 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 (BrE) 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, stockpiling, accumulation
Etymology
From Old French 'horde' meaning 'barrier, fence', related to the idea of enclosing things.
Memory Tips
While it can mean stockpiling, in British English it's very commonly used for what Americans call a 'billboard'.