groundhog

noun

ground·​hog ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌhȯg 

-ˌhäg

: woodchuck

Examples of groundhog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My childhood school in Denmark hadn’t been turned to rubble but into an emotional battlefield, a psychological groundhog’s day of explosive arguments, violent brawls—and brief, fragile truces that always shattered when the home bell rung. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

But for homeowners who aren’t experts in rodent and pest habitats, identifying a rat hole—as opposed to a snake, vole, groundhog, chipmunk, or other wildlife hole—isn’t easy. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 17 Oct. 2026

Feels like groundhog day to be back here knowing what the problem is and also knowing that the front office probably can't do anything about it. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

The Harford County Health Department is warning its residents that a groundhog tested positive for rabies in the area. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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