noun Uncommon

Hawkeye

Hawkeye (noun) means an informal nickname for someone from the US state of Iowa. Example: “As a proud Hawkeye, he never missed a home game.”

noun

An informal nickname for someone from the US state of Iowa.

"As a proud Hawkeye, he never missed a home game."

How to use Hawkeye

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA nickname for a resident of Iowa, also used for the state's university sports teams.

Word forms

Hawkeyes plural

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Rhymes for Hawkeye

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hawkeye” mean?

The word “Hawkeye” means an informal nickname for someone from the US state of Iowa. In plain terms, a nickname for a resident of Iowa, also used for the state's university sports teams.

How do you use “Hawkeye” in a sentence?

Here is “Hawkeye” used in a sentence: “As a proud Hawkeye, he never missed a home game.”

What part of speech is “Hawkeye”?

“Hawkeye” is a noun.

Is “Hawkeye” a common word?

“Hawkeye” is an uncommon word in modern English.