groundhog

noun

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

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Frequently Asked Questions How long do groundhogs live and how big are their litters? Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Who would have thought the groundhog can also forecast markets? Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 Apr. 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 Protective barriers such as netting, chicken wire, or a hoop house can protect vegetables from rodents like groundhogs. Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundhog

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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 22 Apr. 2026.

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groundhog

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

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