groundhog

noun

ground·​hog ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌhȯg How to pronounce groundhog (audio)
-ˌhäg

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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 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 Cousins to groundhogs and grey squirrels, chipmunks are active year-round, building elaborate tunnels that run 20 to 30 feet long. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groundhog

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of groundhog was in 1741

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“Groundhog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundhog. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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groundhog

noun
ground·​hog ˈgrau̇nd-ˌhȯg How to pronounce groundhog (audio)
-ˌhäg

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