Alaska
Definition
The largest state in the United States by area, located in the northwest corner of North America, bordered by Canada and Russia across the Bering Strait, known for its vast wilderness, glaciers, and midnight sun.
A Native Alaskan term derived from Aleut, roughly meaning 'the mainland' or 'great land,' referring to the Alaska Peninsula.
Informally, a synonym for extreme cold, remoteness, or a place where 'you can't get there from here' without a bush plane.
Examples
After one winter in Alaska, he swore off flip-flops forever—turns out polar bears don't appreciate pedicures.
She bought Alaska for pennies on the acre in 1867; today it's worth more in salmon alone than her ex's alimony demands.
In Alaska, the mosquitoes are so big they carry away small dogs—Darwin would call it survival of the fattest.
Planning a trip to Alaska? Pack your sense of adventure and a spare set of long underwear; denial isn't just a river in Egypt.