groundhog

noun

ground·​hog ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌhȯg 

-ˌhäg

: woodchuck

Examples of groundhog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Products like organic soap sprays and organic horticultural oil control smaller pests, while tree guards, netting, and fruit protection bags are musts for deterring birds and large critters such as groundhogs or raccoons, or deer that may damage the tree bark. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025

Like an ancient demon or witch’s familiar, Punxsutawney Phil, the iconic Pennsylvanian groundhog, has long cornered the market on the weather warming. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025

Carolina Wildlife also provides resources for humane eviction techniques so people who don’t want the raccoon in their attic or the groundhogs under their shed can learn ways to discourage the animal from being there and naturally move on. —Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2025

National Weather Service offices are fielding calls from people with wacky theories about geoengineering, groundhogs, and so forth. —Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

ground entry 1 + hog entry 1

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing groundhog

• groundhog day

Rhymes for groundhog

• agog
• backlog
• bulldog
• bullfrog
• eclogue
• eggnog
• hedgehog
• leapfrog
• prolog
• sheepdog
• watchdog
• analog

Kids Definition

groundhog

noun

ground·​hog ˈgrau̇nd-ˌhȯg 

-ˌhäg

: woodchuck