Hawkins

American  

[haw-kinz] / ˈhɔ kɪnz /

noun

1. Sir Anthony Hope Anthony Hope, 1863–1933, English novelist and playwright.

2. Coleman, 1904–69, U.S. jazz saxophonist.

3. Also Sir John, 1532–95, English slave trader and rear admiral.

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Hawkins British  

/ ˈhɔːkɪnz /

noun

1. Coleman. 1904–69, US pioneer of the tenor saxophone for jazz

2. Sir John. 1532–95, English naval commander and slave trader, treasurer of the navy (1577–89); commander of a squadron in the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada (1588)

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Example Sentences

Davis and Hawkins were disciplined in October, and Osman was disciplined in March.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

But 11th seed Hawkins recovered well by winning seven of the next eight frames, including a break of 99 in frame six, to hold a 7-2 advantage before their second session on Sunday afternoon.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"We continue to learn all about our spacecraft as we operate it in deep space with crew for the first time," Hawkins said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On Tuesday US Navy Capt Tim Hawkins said in the statement: "After looking into the reports, U.S. Central Command has confirmed the accusations are false."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Mina’s is in shorthand, and I simply ask Mr. Hawkins to communicate with her.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker