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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Getting back on it did give the Hawkeye star a sense of closure in a way. Michael Nied, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Noel, who’s listed at 5-foot-10 and 194 pounds, is a bit undersized, but the former Cyclone was a reliable option in the slot during his time in the Hawkeye State. Jelani Scott, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 Bears fans would be thrilled if Loveland can have the type of instant impact LaPorta had in Detroit, where the former Iowa Hawkeye was a second-team All-Pro as a rookie. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025 Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to legalize the use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical produced by psychedelic mushrooms, for psychiatric treatment through a program similar to how the Hawkeye State handles medical cannabis. Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 22 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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