1. a nocturnal bird with a wide mouth that catches insects while flying
2. a person who is active or works during the night hours
Usage: informal

Examples

• The nighthawk swooped through the evening sky catching moths.
• We heard the distinctive call of a nighthawk at dusk.
• Nighthawks are known for their erratic flight patterns while hunting.
• As a nighthawk, she preferred working the late shift at the hospital.
• The security guard was a real nighthawk, patrolling until dawn.
• Nighthawks nest on the ground in open areas.
• He’s such a nighthawk that he never goes to bed before 2 AM.