groundhog

noun

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

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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 The groundhog saw his shadow this year, which is bad news for those looking forward to an early spring. David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025 The groundhog family eats fruits and vegetables, get daily visits from Dereume and sees a veterinarian at least once a year. Mark Scolforo, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 Dozens of Groundhog’s Day fans gathered early Sunday morning at the Lutz Children’s Museum, home of Chuckles, the official Connecticut state groundhog. Stephen Dunn, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groundhog

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Mar. 2025.

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groundhog

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

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