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Definition of kuskokwim
kuskokwim
/ˈkʌs.kə.kwɪm/
Kus · ko · kwim
kuskokwim Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A major river in southwestern Alaska, United States, that flows approximately 702 miles southwest into Kuskokwim Bay on the Bering Sea.
Example
"Many indigenous communities along the Kuskokwim rely heavily on the annual salmon runs for their subsistence."
2
American A mountain range in southwestern Alaska extending about 250 miles, situated to the west of the Alaska Range.
Example
"The geological survey mapped new mineral deposits deep within the rugged terrain of the Kuskokwim Mountains."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Central Alaskan Yup'ik word 'Kusquqvak', which translates roughly to 'big slow moving thing', originally naming the prominent river in southwestern Alaska.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kuskokwim. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kuskokwim