chipmunk

noun

chip·​munk ˈchip-ˌməŋk 

: any of a genus (Tamias) of small striped North American and Asian rodents of the squirrel family

Examples of chipmunk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are flocks of geese and ducks, soaring hawks, chipmunks, deer, numerous varieties of insects, and many, many more. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Rodents Many different types of rodents may be digging up your yard, including squirrels, chipmunks, and even rats. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Crocus are fairly good at avoiding deer browsing but squirrels and chipmunks can be a problem. — Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

The funny part is North Texas at Indiana used to be the game that attracted only gamblers, family, friends, and maybe a family of chipmunks that needed something to do on a Saturday. — Mac Engel september 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier chitmunk, probably from Ojibwa ačitamo·nʔ red squirrel

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

chipmunk

noun

chip·​munk ˈchip-ˌməŋk 

: any of numerous small striped animals of North America and Asia related to the squirrels