alcan
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Meaning · English
The Alaska Highway, which connects British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Nowadays the Alcan presents a true challenge to the traveler as the road surface is "variable" to say the least.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alcan” mean?
The Alaska Highway, which connects British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska.
Is “alcan” formal or informal?
alcan is generally slang.