Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Hawkes

American  
[hawks] / hɔks /

noun

  1. John, 1925–1998, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Film TikToker Cerys Hawkes has posted about "how to avoid annoying cinema-goers".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

An airline or tour operator could only raise the price post-sale if they had a specific caveat written into the terms and conditions, says independent consumer commentator Jane Hawkes.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Travel expert and consumer champion Jane Hawkes said there had been a "measured shift" toward UK staycations.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

By early 1972 the pair were working into the music scene in Boston, where they eventually met the keyboardist Greg Hawkes and the guitarist Elliot Easton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Mr Wormwood followed her to the front-door and said, "Good of you to come, Miss Hawkes, or is it Miss Harris?"

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "Hawkes" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com