foxhole

noun

fox·​hole ˈfäks-ˌhōl How to pronounce foxhole (audio)
Synonyms of foxholenext
: a pit dug usually hastily for individual cover from enemy fire

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Or maybe the integrity thing to do would be to stay in it and keep fighting in the foxhole. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025 Some of them wear face paint, camouflage uniforms, and ghillie suits — ducking in and out of foxholes cut into the ground. — Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 It was designed for foxholes and aircraft carriers. — Allison Palmer march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026 Plummer poured his heart into football, earning a reputation as a foxhole guy among teammates. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foxhole

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foxhole was in 1915

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“Foxhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foxhole. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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foxhole

noun
fox·​hole -ˌhōl How to pronounce foxhole (audio)
: a pit dug usually in a hurry for individual cover against enemy fire

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