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Definition of kobuk
kobuk
/ˈkoʊ.bʊk/
Ko · buk
kobuk Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A major river in northwestern Alaska, flowing approximately 280 miles westward from the Endicott Mountains into the Chukchi Sea via Kotzebue Sound.
Example
"The researchers set up camp along the banks of the Kobuk to study the migration patterns of the local caribou herd."
2
American A small rural city in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska, situated on the right bank of the Kobuk River.
Example
"Due to its remote location, residents of Kobuk rely heavily on subsistence hunting, fishing, and seasonal bush planes for their livelihood."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Inupiaq word 'Kuuvak', meaning 'big river', referring to the prominent waterway and the indigenous people of the surrounding region in northwestern Alaska.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kobuk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kobuk