foxhole
3 synonyms for foxhole, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small pit dug in the ground for a soldier to shelter in during combat.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use foxhole
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dig a foxhole
no atheists in foxholes
Etymology
From Old English foxhol, literally "fox" plus "hole."
Full origin of foxhole →Frequently asked questions
What does “foxhole” mean?
The word “foxhole” means a small pit dug in the ground for a soldier to shelter in during combat. In plain terms, a dug-out shelter used by soldiers, or literally a fox's burrow.
How do you use “foxhole” in a sentence?
Here is “foxhole” used in a sentence: “The soldiers huddled in a foxhole as shells landed nearby.”
What is another word for “foxhole”?
Words with a similar meaning to “foxhole” include dugout, fighting hole and spider hole.
What part of speech is “foxhole”?
“Foxhole” is a noun.
Where does the word “foxhole” come from?
The word “foxhole” comes from Old English. From Old English foxhol, literally "fox" plus "hole.".
How many meanings does “foxhole” have?
“Foxhole” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small pit dug in the ground for a soldier to shelter in during combat.
