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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The original plan for the show featured both Hawkeye and Trapper John front and center, but as Alda's popularity grew, Rogers’ character became less prominent. Danny Horn, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024 Photo : Hawkeye Johnson La’ Shukran, Washington, D.C. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024 Archie and Hawkeye and Mary and Bob and Carol are being reunited for a hot Saturday-night date on the Catchy Comedy broadcast television network. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024 Trump ultimately won the Hawkeye State by 14 percentage points. Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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