Klondike

[ klon-dahyk ]

noun

1. a region of the Yukon territory in NW Canada: gold rush 1897–98.
2. a river in this region, flowing into the Yukon. 90 miles (145 km) long.
3. (lowercase) Cards. a variety of solitaire.

Klondike

/ ˈklɒndaɪk /

noun

1. a region of NW Canada, in the Yukon in the basin of the Klondike River: site of rich gold deposits, discovered in 1896 but largely exhausted by 1910. Area: about 2100 sq km (800 sq miles)
2. a river in NW Canada, rising in the Yukon and flowing west to the Yukon River. Length: about 145 km (90 miles)

Example Sentences

The locations that saw the most dramatic slowdowns were closer to the western toe of the Portuguese Bend landslide, near Klondike Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times

The ancient complex includes four historically active landslides, dubbed the Portuguese Bend, Abalone Cove, Klondike Canyon and Beach Club landslides.

From Los Angeles Times

Among its notables were Old West lawman Wyatt Earp, who served as temporary marshal for 10 days while he traveled to the Klondike, and naturist John Muir.

From Seattle Times

Balloon designs have featured cartoon animals, Star Wars characters and even the polar bear found on Klondike bars.

From Seattle Times

Significantly more landslide movement has been reported since the start of this summer in Portuguese Bend, Abalone Cove and Klondike Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times