Iowan

noun

Io·​wan ˈī-ə-wən 

plural Iowans

: a native or resident of Iowa

Iowan adjective

Examples of Iowan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His strategy to win statewide relies on persuasion and good, old-fashioned Iowan open-mindedness—if such a thing still exists. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026

One, a middle-aged Iowan who had painted his face to resemble a skeleton’s, introduced himself to me as Baron Raider. — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026

Almost 60 years later, fellow Iowan and current WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark admitted as much. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026

The native Iowan was part of KC’s first divisional title and World Series run. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1848, in the meaning defined above