noun
groundhog
GROWND-hog
Groundhog (noun) means a stocky, burrowing rodent native to North America, also called a woodchuck. Example: “A groundhog popped its head out of the burrow in the garden.”
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A stocky, burrowing rodent native to North America, also called a woodchuck.
"A groundhog popped its head out of the burrow in the garden."
How to use groundhog
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA North American burrowing animal, famous for supposedly predicting the end of winter on Groundhog Day.
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Word forms
- Plural
- groundhogs
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A _____ popped its head out of the burrow in the garden.
Etymology
From ground plus hog.
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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.
