nighthawk
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Noun — A North American nightjar bird, active at dusk and known for its distinctive booming courtship dive.
Etymology
From night + hawk, describing a bird active at night that resembles a hawk in flight though it is unrelated to true hawks.
Full origin of nighthawk →Frequently asked questions
What does “nighthawk” mean?
The word “nighthawk” means a North American nightjar bird, active at dusk and known for its distinctive booming courtship dive. In plain terms, either a dusk-flying bird or a person who's naturally more active at night.
How do you pronounce “nighthawk”?
“Nighthawk” is pronounced NUH-iht-hawk (/ˈnaɪthɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “nighthawk” in a sentence?
Here is “nighthawk” used in a sentence: “We heard a nighthawk calling as the sun went down.”
What part of speech is “nighthawk”?
“Nighthawk” is a noun.
How many meanings does “nighthawk” have?
“Nighthawk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a North American nightjar bird, active at dusk and known for its distinctive booming courtship dive.