groundhog

noun

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

Examples of groundhog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The creatures weigh 2 to 3 pounds, roughly the same size as a rabbit, and are much smaller than 10- to-15-pound groundhogs. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 1 July 2024 Although row covers and grow tunnels are not entirely effective against groundhogs, covering up garden plants with these products can make groundhogs less likely to nibble on your vegetables. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024 Loading your audio article Spring is in the air, according to the groundhogs. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2024 The Second Chances Wildlife Center shared on social media that their beloved weather-predicting groundhog, Major, died on Groundhog Day. Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 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 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

groundhog

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

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