groundhog

noun

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

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If groundhogs are already under your home, call a professional to safely trap and relocate them. Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026 Once found only in the Upper and Mid-South, groundhogs (Marmota monax) have expanded their range southward in recent years to central Alabama and northern Mississippi. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 2026 Most pests make little nibbles on plants, but groundhogs take big bites out of tomatoes, cabbage heads, and other crops. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 That forecast, of course, comes not from a person, but from a groundhog. Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Feb. 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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groundhog

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

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