100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "packrat"

Definition

A packrat is a common noun that refers to:

1. A small rodent (Neotoma) known for collecting and storing various items, often found in North America.
2. A person who hoards or collects items, often unnecessarily, similar to the behavior of the animal.

Synonyms

• Hoarder
• Collector
• Accumulator
• Gatherer
• Squirrel

Antonyms

• Minimalist
• Disposer
• Purger
• Declutterer

Examples

1. I tend to packrat all my childhood toys, even though I rarely use them.
2. Don't packrat those old newspapers; they just take up space.
3. She would packrat every little trinket she found on her travels.
4. He has a habit of packratting items that hold sentimental value.
5. My friend loves to packrat art supplies, even though she rarely paints.
6. They would packrat their receipts, thinking they might need them later.
7. The attic was full of boxes where she had packratted various keepsakes.
8. I realized I need to stop packratting and start decluttering my room.
9. It's easy to packrat things when you have a lot of space.
10. She didn’t mean to packrat, but she couldn't part with those old books.
11. He tends to packrat gadgets that he thinks might be useful in the future.
12. We should avoid packratting items that we haven’t used in years.
13. Her closet was a disaster because she would packrat clothes she never wore.
14. I can’t believe how much I’ve packratted over the years.
15. They often packrat souvenirs from their vacations.
16. Don't packrat everything; you have to let some things go.
17. The garage was a mess because he couldn’t stop packratting old tools.
18. She has a tendency to packrat anything that might have historical value.
19. It’s hard not to packrat items when you have such great memories attached to them.
20. He decided to packrat his notes from college, just in case.
21. We should probably packrat our family photos in a safer place.
22. I used to packrat my old clothes, but now I donate them.
23. She always finds a reason to packrat anything that sparkles.
24. He managed to packrat a whole collection of vintage postcards.
25. The clutter grew because she kept packratting kitchen gadgets.
26. I can’t stand it when people packrat junk they’ll never use.
27. They need to packrat memories, not physical objects.
28. He has a habit of packratting candy wrappers from his favorite treats.
29. The old barn was a testament to how much they had packratted over the decades.
30. She often packrats her favorite clothes, even if they don't fit anymore.
31. That drawer is full because I keep packratting random items.
32. He wished he could stop packratting things he never touched.
33. She tried to packrat her favorite series of books but ran out of space.
34. The idea of packratting all his achievements was overwhelming.
35. He would often packrat old electronics, thinking he could fix them.
36. I don’t want to packrat my life away; less is more.
37. They seem to packrat all sorts of memorabilia from their childhood.
38. It’s amazing how much you can packrat in a small apartment.
39. I have to remind myself not to packrat every little piece of paper.
40. She tends to packrat items that she finds interesting.
41. He doesn't realize how much he packrats until he sees the mess.
42. My sister loves to packrat clothes from different eras.
43. I might packrat this furniture if I move; it has too many memories.
44. The children would packrat their toys instead of donating them.
45. I learned to packrat tools that I actually use regularly.
46. She’s trying to stop packratting things that don’t serve a purpose.
47. He felt guilty for packratting things he would never use.
48. They used to packrat items from their travels, but now they take photos instead.
49. I can't believe how much I’ve packratted in just one year.
50. He always finds an excuse to packrat something he finds.
51. When I clean, I often discover how much I’ve packratted.
52. My mom would often packrat our old toys for future generations.
53. I try to only packrat things that bring me joy.
54. She doesn’t mean to packrat, but everything seems important.
55. We should learn to packrat memories, not possessions.
56. He decided to packrat his favorite video games for nostalgia.
57. I could have avoided this mess if I hadn’t packratted so much.
58. The basement was a treasure trove of things they had packratted over the years.
59. She couldn’t help but packrat little notes from her friends.
60. He vowed to stop packratting items he didn’t need.
61. The clutter in her room was a result of her tendency to packrat.
62. I found it hard to packrat my old school projects.
63. She would often packrat her children's artwork, even the less impressive ones.
64. He always tries to packrat the best deals at garage sales.
65. I don't want to packrat memories that don't serve me anymore.
66. They would often packrat things that reminded them of their past.
67. Sometimes, I feel the urge to packrat my old journals.
68. He couldn’t resist the urge to packrat every interesting stone he found.
69. I realized I need to packrat less and live more.
70. She used to packrat every card she received for birthdays.
71. I often find myself packratting things I don't even use.
72. The more I packrat, the more I realize I need to declutter.
73. He tries to packrat his best work for his portfolio.
74. They had a habit of packratting items they never used.
75. I need to stop packratting old electronics; they just collect dust.
76. She had a knack for packratting the most unexpected things.
77. He would packrat his favorite snacks for later.
78. I caught myself packratting notes from staff meetings.
79. Sometimes, it’s hard to stop packratting when you're sentimental.
80. She would packrat receipts, thinking they would be useful one day.
81. He found it hard not to packrat things that had once been useful.
82. I decided to packrat my favorite childhood books instead of selling them.
83. They always packrat things that remind them of their travels.
84. I have to packrat less and enjoy more of the moment.
85. He often packrats items from his past, even if they are broken.
86. She realized she needed to stop packratting and start using what she owned.
87. I tend to packrat things I think I might need later.
88. It was time to packrat away the memories and make space for new ones.
89. He would often packrat his thoughts in a journal.
90. She’s trying to packrat only the things that truly matter.
91. They would packrat items from each year to remember the good times.
92. I felt guilty for packratting my old clothes instead of donating them.
93. He always finds a reason to packrat more books.
94. I tried to packrat my favorite recipes, but I lost the folder.
95. Sometimes it’s easy to packrat things without realizing it.
96. She regretted packratting so many items during her last move.
97. He would packrat gifts he received, even if he didn’t like them.
98. They decided to packrat their wedding memories in a scrapbook.
99. I wish I could stop packratting things that have little value.
100. She felt overwhelmed by the items she had packratted over the years.