groundhog

noun

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

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Forget groundhogs and their weather predictions. Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026 Drive the 11-mile loop around it and keep your eyes peeled; the cove is a prime wildlife-watching spot, routinely yielding sightings of white-tail deer, black bears, groundhogs, and raccoons. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Despite the groundhog’s predictions, Texas has already welcomed warmer weather along with the introduction of severe weather season — both indicative of the seasonal shift. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026 Lisa Owens, who has lived next to the forest for 25 years, said the Line Creek Forest is a safe haven for a wide variety of wildlife, from rabbits and raccoons to groundhogs and river otters. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026 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 27 Mar. 2026.

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groundhog

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

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