Hawkeye

noun

Hawk·​eye ˈhȯk-ˌī How to pronounce Hawkeye (audio)
: a native or resident of Iowa
used as a nickname

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Over the three December games the former Hawkeye missed with a knee issue, the Broncos gave up an average of 300 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and 26.3 points. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 12 June 2025 But with both parties becoming increasingly polarized over the last several cycles, the Hawkeye State appears to be a conservative stronghold for the time being. Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025 All that’s left now are Hawkeye, B.J., Radar and Klinger. Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025 Swit’s Houlihan was a tough-as-nails nurse who did things by the book and disapproved of the immature antics displayed by the likes of Alan Alda’s Hawkeye. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Hawkeye

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hawkeye was in 1823

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“Hawkeye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hawkeye. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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