nighthawk
Definition
- Noun:
- A nocturnal bird: A medium-sized North American bird, active at dusk and night, known for catching insects in flight. It is a type of goatsucker.
- A night owl: A person who habitually stays up and is active late into the night.
Examples
- Noun (Bird):
- We heard the distinctive call of a nighthawk at dusk.
- The nighthawk swooped through the sky, catching moths.
- Noun (Person):
- As a writer and a nighthawk, she does her best work after midnight.
- He's a real nighthawk, so don't expect him to answer emails before noon.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used descriptively to contrast with "early bird."
- The team needs both early birds and nighthawks to cover all shifts.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Nighthawk (): The full species name for the bird.
- Night owl: A more common synonym for a person who stays up late.
- Nocturnal: (Adjective) Active at night.
Synonyms
- For the person: night owl, late-night person.
- For the bird: bullbat (a common name in some regions), nightjar (a related bird in the same family).
Related Idioms
- Burning the midnight oil: Working late into the night.
- The nighthawks in the office were burning the midnight oil to finish the project.
Noun
-
mainly nocturnal North American goatsucker
-
a person who likes to be active late at night
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