Search Dictionary
Definition of koyukuk

koyukuk

/ˈkɔɪ.jə.kʊk/
Koy · u · kuk

JUMP TO:

koyukuk Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A major river in the interior region of Alaska, United States, which flows generally southwest to drain into the Yukon River.


2

American A small city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area of Alaska, located near the confluence of the Yukon and Koyukuk rivers.

Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the river, the word is almost exclusively capitalized and followed by 'River' (e.g., the Koyukuk River). It should not be confused with 'Koyukon', which typically refers to the indigenous Athabascan people of the region and their language.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Koyukuk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/koyukuk
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.