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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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 The Hawkeye star suffered a near-death accident in 2023 and, in a new interview, recalled what that moment was like. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 May 2025 More notable items included Hawkeye’s surgical scrubs and mask from M*A*S*H* ($26,000), the wooden coat tree from All in the Family ($19,500) and a black and green ensemble worn by Elizabeth Montgomery in Bewitched ($40,000). Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 May 2025 Was Yelena going to confront Val about what Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) confirmed to be faulty intel in Hawkeye? Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 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 27 May. 2025.

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