noun
Kodiak
KOH-dee-ak
Kodiak (noun) means a very large brown bear native to Kodiak Island and the surrounding archipelago in Alaska. Example: “The Kodiak reared up on its hind legs, towering over the riverbank.”
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A very large brown bear native to Kodiak Island and the surrounding archipelago in Alaska.
"The Kodiak reared up on its hind legs, towering over the riverbank."
"Kodiaks are among the largest bears in the world."
How to use Kodiak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA giant brown bear from Kodiak Island, Alaska — one of the biggest bear subspecies alive.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Kodiaks
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The _____ reared up on its hind legs, towering over the riverbank.
Etymology
Named after Kodiak Island, Alaska, itself from the Alutiiq word for the island.
Rhymes for Kodiak
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What does “Kodiak” mean?
The word “Kodiak” means a very large brown bear native to Kodiak Island and the surrounding archipelago in Alaska. In plain terms, a giant brown bear from Kodiak Island, Alaska — one of the biggest bear subspecies alive.
How do you pronounce “Kodiak”?
“Kodiak” is pronounced KOH-dee-ak (/ˈkoʊdiˌæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kodiak” in a sentence?
Here is “Kodiak” used in a sentence: “The Kodiak reared up on its hind legs, towering over the riverbank.”
What part of speech is “Kodiak”?
“Kodiak” is a noun.
