groundhog

noun

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

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German settlers brought the tradition to Pennsylvania in the 19th century, swapping the hedgehog for the local groundhogs. Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025 Crowds traveled early to Gobblers Knob before the groundhog's verdict at around 6:30 a.m. today, while dressed in costume and holding signs and banners in homage to the groundhog, per BBC. Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025 The groundhog was brought out and held up to the sky, setting off a frenzy of cheers. Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025 The odds are about 50-50 that the groundhog will see his shadow on Sunday. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for groundhog

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First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Mar. 2025.

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groundhog

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

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