noun
Uncommon
Yukon
YOO-kon
Yukon (noun) means a territory in northern Canada, capital Whitehorse, or the major river of the same name running through it and Alaska. Example: “They drove the Alaska Highway all the way up to the Yukon.”
noun
1
A territory in northern Canada, capital Whitehorse, or the major river of the same name running through it and Alaska.
"They drove the Alaska Highway all the way up to the Yukon."
2
A large GMC SUV model named after the territory.
"He traded in his sedan for a GMC Yukon before the road trip."
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Etymology
From the Gwich'in language, a shortening of a phrase meaning "white water river."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Yukon” mean?
The word “Yukon” means a territory in northern Canada, capital Whitehorse, or the major river of the same name running through it and Alaska.
How do you pronounce “Yukon”?
“Yukon” is pronounced YOO-kon (/ˈjuː.kɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yukon” in a sentence?
Here is “Yukon” used in a sentence: “They drove the Alaska Highway all the way up to the Yukon.”
What part of speech is “Yukon”?
“Yukon” is a noun.
Is “Yukon” a common word?
“Yukon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Yukon” have?
“Yukon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a territory in northern Canada, capital Whitehorse, or the major river of the same name running through it and Alaska.
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