Hoarder (noun)

A person who compulsively collects and accumulates a large number of items, often to the point where their living space becomes cluttered and difficult to navigate.

Origin:

The word "hoarder" comes from the word "hoard" meaning a collection of valuable items, often hidden away.

Examples:

1. The hoarder filled his house with piles of newspapers and magazines.
2. The hoarder's behavior caused a health and safety hazard to himself and his family.
3. The hoarder's excessive collecting was driven by a fear of throwing anything away.
4. Hoarding disorder is a recognized mental health condition that can be treated with therapy and medication.
5. The hoarder's home was so cluttered that it became impossible for him to move around or use the living spaces.