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Definition of juneau

juneau

/ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
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juneau Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American The capital city of the U.S. state of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state along the Gastineau Channel on the North American continent.

Example

"Many cruise ships dock in Juneau, allowing tourists to explore the beautiful glaciers and mountainous terrain surrounding Alaska's capital."

• Rhymes for juneau

• Nearby Words

jumpsuit
junco
junction
juneau
juneberry
jungfrau
jungle

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1881 after Joe Juneau, a French-Canadian miner and prospector who co-discovered gold in the area.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Juneau. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/juneau
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