Synonyms

Sasquatch

American

[sos-kwoch, sas-kwach] / ˈsɒs kwɒtʃ, ˈsæs kwætʃ /

noun

Bigfoot.

sasquatch British

/ ˈsæsˌkwætʃ /

noun

(in Canadian folklore) in British Columbia, a hairy beast or manlike monster said to leave huge footprints

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Etymology

Origin of Sasquatch

First recorded in 1925–30, Sasquatch is from the Mainland Halkomelem word sέsq̉əc

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Example Sentences

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He later claimed the girl was taken forcibly by Sasquatch, who was never brought in for questioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Then I would go to Coffee for Sasquatch, which is amazing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

In Skamania County, harming a Sasquatch carries of fine of $1,000 and one year in prison.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

Democrats and Republicans are equally likely to believe that creatures known as Bigfoot or Sasquatch exist in the woods of the Pacific Northwest.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2024

Those filtered rays were shining now on the haystack of Sasquatch hair.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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