groundhog

noun

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

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The groundhog is now an honorary seasonal employee of Ace Hardware — the official yard care sponsor of Groundhog Day 2025 — and is focused on helping customers with year-round yard care solutions. Kelli Bender, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 But keep in mind, the world-famous groundhog's predictions aren't always correct. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025 Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only weather-predicting groundhog that enjoys a day of public spotlight. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025 Photo of the day: The world's most famous groundhog has a chilly message The legendary weather predictor Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter on Groundhog Day. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 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 4 Apr. 2025.

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groundhog

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

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