nighthawk
nighthawk · nighthawks
A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeusA nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).
UK/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/US/ˈnaɪthɑk/
Meaning
5 senses(UK, regional)A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).
(US)A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
a person who likes to be active late at night
A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
(Japan, historical)An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From night + hawk.From night + hawk.
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Forms
plural: nighthawks| Singular | nighthawk |
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regular
Synonyms
6 synonymsperson who remains awake and active during the night:night owlnight person
Close in meaning
- mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker:bullbatmosquito hawk
- a person who likes to be active late at night:night owlnightbird
Word family
1 related wordsDerivednighthawking