groundhog
1 synonym for groundhog, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A stocky, burrowing rodent native to North America, also called a woodchuck.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From ground plus hog.
Full origin of groundhog →Frequently asked questions
What does “groundhog” mean?
The word “groundhog” means a stocky, burrowing rodent native to North America, also called a woodchuck. In plain terms, a North American burrowing animal, famous for supposedly predicting the end of winter on Groundhog Day.
How do you pronounce “groundhog”?
“Groundhog” is pronounced GROWND-hog (/ˈɡɹaʊn(d)ˌ(h)ɔɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “groundhog” in a sentence?
Here is “groundhog” used in a sentence: “A groundhog popped its head out of the burrow in the garden.”
What part of speech is “groundhog”?
“Groundhog” is a noun.
Related words
groundpiggy
