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Iowan

American

[ahy-uh-wuhn] / ˈaɪ ə wən /

adjective

of or relating to Iowa.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Iowa.

Iowan British

/ ˈaɪəʊən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Iowa

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

of or relating to Iowa or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Iowan

First recorded in 1840–50; Iow(a) + -an

Example Sentences

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Leo Kelly—a devout Christian Iowan who was seen ascending the Senate dais, leafing through sensitive documents, and praying in the chamber—described it as “a blessing.”

From Slate • May 28, 2026

New York pizza may be the gold standard for connoisseurs, but Iowan pizza packs a profit punch.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

In a statement, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds described Coady as a “young Iowan who heroically answered his nation’s call to duty and gave the ultimate sacrifice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

“It's also important for people to know that this has ripple effects, that this is going to affect every single Iowan no matter what.”

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2024

The Iowan replied that he hoped to get into an English cavalry regiment, and I mentioned the corps I had joined.

From A Volunteer Poilu by Beston, Henry

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