nighthawks

The word “nighthawks” has 2 syllables: night-hawks

It's pronounced as /ˈnaɪtˌhɔks/


What is synonym and antonym for nighthawks?

In the thesaurus, “nighthawks” has 7 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nighthawks along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nighthawks

  • night owls
  • night riders
  • nightclubbers
  • nightwalkers
  • noctambulists
  • pub crawlers
  • sleepwalkers

Antonyms for nighthawks

  • early birds

Meanings of nighthawks

  • noun
    1. A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus.
    2. A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.
    3. A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
    4. A nighthawker.

Example Sentences

  • We watched the nighthawks darting through the twilight sky.
  • The nighthawks appeared just after sunset, gliding silently overhead.
  • A group of nighthawks nested near the edge of the forest.
  • The museum had a painting of nighthawks perched in the dark.
  • Nighthawks are often seen feeding on insects during warm summer evenings.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nighthawks, such as: early birds, night owls, night riders, nightclubbers, nightwalkers, noctambulists, pub crawlers.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • sleepwalkers

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