groundhog

noun

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

Examples of groundhog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As of Wednesday, the groundhog's worldly whereabouts wasn't clear. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024 The curious groundhog is not the first animal to end up in an unusual spot this month. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024 Barnett noted his name is Phil, just like the Punxsutawney Phil, a real groundhog said to predict how long winter will last after his appearance Feb. 2. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2024 Loading your audio article A groundhog was rescued this week from a claw machine game in the arcade of a Pennsylvania mini-golf course. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for groundhog 

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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 8 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

groundhog

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

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