1. a small furry rodent with large cheek pouches, often kept as a pet

1. to hoard or stockpile items excessively
Usage: informal

Examples

• The children begged their parents for a hamster as a pet.
• She cleaned the hamster’s cage every week.
• The hamster stuffed seeds into its cheek pouches.
• Wild hamsters live in burrows underground.
• He tends to hamster supplies before winter storms.
• Stop hamstering snacks in your desk drawer.