Hawkeye
noun
a native or inhabitant of Iowa (used as a nickname).
Hawkeyes
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pluralof Hawkeye.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The game Smith attended was, in fact, a women’s college basketball game in College Park, Maryland between the Maryland Terrapins and the Iowa Hawkeyes, the team then led by Caitlin Clark.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
But Schmitt — or some staffers who will soon be looking for employment — apparently confused the Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes — which are different teams, as it turns out.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
On Feb. 3, 2024, the Iowa Hawkeyes had a game in Maryland with Clark scoring 38 points.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
But the Hawkeyes had one crucial thing working in their favor: a coach who had been training his entire life for this exact scenario.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
These Bruins overwhelmed the Hawkeyes by displaying every necessary strength required to take the final step and finish the job next month in Scottsdale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2026
