groundhog

noun

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

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Ace Hardware is keeping fans updated on Phil's performance as a seasonal employee by sharing videos on social media of the groundhog working with the brand's red vest experts. Kelli Bender, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025 The intrigue: Punxsutawney Groundhog Club members insist there has only been one Phil since the tradition began nearly 140 years ago — at least 15 times the typical lifespan of a groundhog raised in captivity. Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025 German settlers in Pennsylvania carried the tradition forward, substituting a groundhog for the European hedgehog to predict the weather. Ashley Parks, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025 The groundhog made his prediction on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and delivered his meteorological prophecy in Groundhogese. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 2 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 22 Feb. 2025.

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groundhog

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

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