Sasquatch

noun

Sas·​quatch ˈsa-ˌskwach How to pronounce Sasquatch (audio) -ˌskwäch How to pronounce Sasquatch (audio)
: a hairy creature like a human being reported to exist in the northwestern U.S. and western Canada and said to be a primate between 6 and 15 feet (1.8 and 4.6 meters) tall

called also bigfoot

Examples of Sasquatch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Cryptids galore Cryptids are any creature that may or may not exist, such as Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024 In Washington, specifically Skamania County, there was a law passed in 1969 that protects the Sasquatch from harm, according to the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce website. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2024 Anything to do with extraterrestrials, anything to do with a Sasquatch. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2024 Hikers can explore the dark woods and deep canyons of Shawnee National Forest – and maybe have a Sasquatch sighting – on the 160-mile River to River Trail. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024 Jason Katz believes in Sasquatch down to his bones, and his faith makes this pilgrimage work even beyond the character sketches. Peter Rubin, Longreads, 31 July 2024 The Hendersons have a new family member: Harry, a Sasquatch! Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 July 2024 With 50 percent off the original price, dive into experiments with the Mythbusters, follow along on the hunt for Sasquatch while watching Expedition Bigfoot, and check in on your fave international couples in 90-Day Fiancé. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024 With Sasquatch & the Sick a Billies, Whiskey Daredevils. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 30 June 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Halkomelem (Salishan language of southwestern British Columbia) sésq̓əc

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sasquatch was in 1929

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“Sasquatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sasquatch. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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Sasquatch

noun
Sas·​quatch ˈsas-ˌkwach How to pronounce Sasquatch (audio) -ˌkwäch How to pronounce Sasquatch (audio)

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