chipmunk
noun
chip·munk
ˈchip-ˌməŋk 
: any of a genus (Tamias) of small striped North American and Asian rodents of the squirrel family
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Many different types of rodents may be digging up your yard, including squirrels, chipmunks, and even rats.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
In a joint post with the official Disney Parks Instagram account, Jason shared some sweet family snaps taken with chipmunks Chip ‘n Dale outside the Tree of Life in the Animal Kingdom park.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
There are always squirrels, chipmunks and birds to cheer you on, with the occasional rabbit or deer for good measure.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
For me, the rewards—laying the first tracks of the day, smelling the forest after a fresh rain, and making eye contact with a chipmunk—far outweigh the risks.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
In a joint post with the official Disney Parks Instagram account, Jason shared some sweet family snaps taken with chipmunks Chip ‘n Dale outside the Tree of Life in the Animal Kingdom park.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
There are always squirrels, chipmunks and birds to cheer you on, with the occasional rabbit or deer for good measure.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026
For me, the rewards—laying the first tracks of the day, smelling the forest after a fresh rain, and making eye contact with a chipmunk—far outweigh the risks.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Chipmunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipmunk. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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chipmunk
noun
chip·munk
ˈchip-ˌməŋk
: any of numerous small striped animals of North America and Asia related to the squirrels
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