What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
groundhog
Example
The groundhog saw its shadow, which means six more weeks of winter. [groundhog: noun]
Example
Groundhogs usually hibernate from October to March. [groundhogs: plural noun]
woodchuck
Example
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? [woodchuck: noun]
Example
The farmer was frustrated with the woodchucks that were eating his vegetables. [woodchucks: plural noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Groundhog is more commonly used than woodchuck in everyday language, especially around the time of Groundhog Day. However, both words are relatively uncommon and may not be encountered frequently in conversation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between groundhog and woodchuck?
Both groundhog and woodchuck are informal words and are appropriate for casual conversation or writing. Neither word is particularly formal or academic in nature.
