groundhog

noun

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

Examples of groundhog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Phil and Phyllis recently welcomed two baby groundhogs on Saturday, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Emily Hung, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2024 Josie Burrow, another groundhog at the Second Chances Wildlife Center was trained to be Major's successor. The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 The groundhog might've predicted an early spring, but at least one more bout of winter weather is on its way to Greater Cincinnati. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 By Mary Gilbert and Monica Garrett | CNN Meteorologists Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog weather watcher – woke up and did not see his shadow Friday morning, calling for an early spring. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2024 And in eastern and central Pennsylvania, where people of German descent have been watching the groundhog's annual emergence from hibernation for centuries, there's a tradition of groundhog clubs and celebrations that are independent of Phil. Joe Brandt, Jim Donovan, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2024 Perhaps the most famous groundhog is Punxsutawney Phil. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Jan. 2024 Famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil is planning for at least six more weeks of intense parenting. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 The world-renowned groundhog whose primary gig is weather prognostication is now a father for the first time in 138 years. Emily Hung, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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groundhog

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

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