falcon

noun

fal·​con ˈfal-kən  ˈfȯl- 

also ˈfȯ-kən

1

: any of various hawks trained for use in falconry

especially : peregrine falcon

—used technically only of a female compare tiercel

2

: any of various hawks (family Falconidae) that have long pointed wings, a long tail, and a notched beak and that usually inhabit open areas

Illustration of falcon

• 1 hood
• 2 jess
• 3 gauntlet

Examples of falcon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The top 10 submissions will be voted on by the public, and then the top four will be given to the baby falcons, according to a city news release. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

The city also has set up a 24-hour live camera of the falcons for people to watch the birds in real time. —Todd Feurer, CBS News, 5 May 2026

The nest box has been in place since 1987, and this is the first time a falcon pair has laid five eggs in it. —Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026

Walker chose to add the gold falcon motif because falcons were the national bird of Saudi Arabia, per the auction listing. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English faucoun, falcon, from Anglo-French faucon, from Late Latin falcon-, falco, probably from Latin falc-, falx

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing falcon

• falcon-gentle
• peregrine falcon

Rhymes for falcon

• alkyne
• malkin

Kids Definition

falcon

noun

fal·​con ˈfal-kən  ˈfȯl- 

also ˈfȯ-kən

1

: a hawk trained for use in falconry

2

: any of various swift hawks with long pointed wings, a long tail, and a notch on the upper half of the beak for killing prey