noun

foxhole

Foxhole (noun) means a small pit dug in the ground for a soldier to shelter in during combat. Example: “The soldiers huddled in a foxhole as shells landed nearby.”

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noun

A small pit dug in the ground for a soldier to shelter in during combat.

"The soldiers huddled in a foxhole as shells landed nearby."

The burrow where a fox lives.

"The dog sniffed around an old foxhole in the woods."

How to use foxhole

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dug-out shelter used by soldiers, or literally a fox's burrow.

Common pairings

dig a foxhole no atheists in foxholes

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Word forms

foxholed past tense, foxholes plural, foxholes singular

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Etymology

From Old English foxhol, literally "fox" plus "hole."

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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dugout fighting hole spider hole

Related words

trench bunker dugout

Rhymes for foxhole

ole hole vole mole sole pole cole dole role stole whole Poole

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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.

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