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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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 The former Iowa Hawkeye is averaging 19.0 points, 9.3 assists and 6.0 rebounds in her four games of the 2025 season. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025 Renner is also known for his roles in The Hurt Locker (2008), The Town (2010), The Mayor of Kingstown and for playing the superhero Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 23 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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