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Definition of woodchuck

woodchuck

/ˈwʊd.tʃʌk/
wood · chuck
Plural:woodchucks
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woodchuck Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A large, heavily built North American marmot (Marmota monax) typically found in woodland edges and open fields, known for its extensive burrowing habits; also commonly referred to as a groundhog.

Example

"While hiking through the Appalachian meadows, we spotted a woodchuck hastily retreating into its underground burrow."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

woodbridge
woodburn
woodbury
woodchuck
woodcock
woodcreeper
woodhoopoe

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from an Algonquian word (such as the Cree 'wuchak' or Narragansett 'ockqutchaun'), which was reshaped into 'woodchuck' by early English colonists through folk etymology, associating it with 'wood' and 'chuck'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Woodchuck. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/woodchuck
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