hoarding

noun

temporary wooden (shed-like) construction
intentional accumulation of items for later use
practice of purchasing and holding large quantities of resources to create artificial scarcity and drive up prices

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/

Etymology: Etymology tree English hoard Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English hoarding From hoard + -ing.

The practice of accumulating goods.
“But that doesn’t solve harder questions about the hoarding of vaccines, raw materials and patent rights in the west, or the fact that Covax clearly isn’t working as fast as it should.”
A good which is hoarded.
An anxiety disorder characterized by a compulsive need to accumulate goods and feelings of anxiety or discomfort about discarding such goods.
“Hoarding can be distressing and dangerous. But it’s not just a matter of ‘too much stuff’ – it’s a complex condition that requires careful, targeted help[.]”

Etymology: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.