Groundhog Day Word Search
Free Groundhog Day word search. We picked 12 themed words — what it marks, and the customs and symbols around it — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: GROUNDHOG, PHIL, PUNXSUTAWNEY, SHADOW, SIXWEEKS, WINTER, SPRING, PREDICTION, FORECAST, WEATHER, BURROW, METEOROLOGY.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Groundhog Day word list, defined
- GROUNDHOG /ˈɡraʊndhɒɡ/ · noun
- A rodent that hibernates during the winter and is often seen as a symbol of weather forecasting, typically a marmot (Marmota monax) of North America. Related: marmot, woodchuck, whistle pig, chuck.
- SHADOW /ˈʃædoʊ/ · noun, verb
- A dark shape or image formed by the obstruction of light, or a person or thing that is following or accompanying another. To follow or accompany someone or something as a dark shape or image. Related: silhouette, umbra, penumbra, darkness.
- WINTER /ˈwɪntər/ · noun
- The coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere, and from June to August in the Southern Hemisphere. A period of cold weather, especially one that is prolonged. Related: cold, frost, ice, snow.
- SPRING /sprɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A season of the year between winter and summer, typically characterized by mild weather and the blooming of flowers. To move or cause to move upward or outward, as by a sudden release of energy. Related: summer, autumn, season, period.
- PREDICTION /prɪˈdɪkʃən/ · noun
- A statement or judgment made about something that may or may not happen in the future, based on analysis of data or other factors. A forecast or estimate of what will happen. Related: forecast, estimate, prognosis, anticipation.
- FORECAST /ˈfɔːrkæst/ (US), /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ (UK) · noun, verb
- A statement or prediction of future events or conditions, especially concerning the weather; as a verb, to predict or estimate a future condition or trend based on analysis of available data. Related: prediction, prognosis, outlook, projection.
- WEATHER /ˈweðər/ · noun
- The state of the atmosphere at a place and time in regard to temperature, cloudiness, wind, humidity, and precipitation. Related: climate, atmosphere, conditions, temperature.
- BURROW /ˈbʌroʊ/ (US); /ˈbʌrəʊ/ (UK) · noun, verb
- A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, such as a rabbit or fox, to serve as a dwelling or shelter. As a verb, to burrow means to dig a hole or tunnel into something, or to move through or press into something as if making a passage. Related: den, tunnel, hole, lair.
- METEOROLOGY /ˌmɛtɪəˈrɑːlədʒi/ · noun
- The scientific study of the Earth's atmosphere, especially as it relates to weather and climate. This includes the observation, analysis, and forecasting of atmospheric conditions. Related: atmospheric science, climatology, hydrometeorology, meteorophysic.
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