Ice·lan·dic
īs-ˈlan-dik 
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic
Examples of Icelandic in a Sentence
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
When Iceland reduced the workweek by just a few hours for 1% of its population about a decade ago, the Icelandic government had to hire more people, increasing labor costs.
—Allison Schrager, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Wow factor: Excursions include helicopters to Icelandic glaciers for snowmobiling.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Award-winning Belgian Icelandic photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove, also on assignment at Sundhnúksgígar, took this image of the erupting volcano with the aurora in the background.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Play also charges for on board services, including water, and offers a selection of snacks like Icelandic chocolate and sandwiches.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
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PLAY Airlines
Fly to Europe, like, next weekend with Play’s last-minute savings
Icelandic airline Play serves up regular specials to entice Americans to explore the other side of the Atlantic.
—Kyler Alvord, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
As a special local treat, the Chicago Philharmonic will even play Lollapalooza this year, joining Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey for a special performance.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Among the cargo unloaded by groundskeepers were 12 Icelandic ponies — purebred, top-of-the-line, valued for their versatility and docility.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Adjective
The film has a score by Icelandic rock singer Margrét Rán and animated sequences by artist Joel Orloff.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
When Iceland reduced the workweek by just a few hours for 1% of its population about a decade ago, the Icelandic government had to hire more people, increasing labor costs.
—Allison Schrager, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
Wow factor: Excursions include helicopters to Icelandic glaciers for snowmobiling.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
Award-winning Belgian Icelandic photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove, also on assignment at Sundhnúksgígar, took this image of the erupting volcano with the aurora in the background.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Play also charges for on board services, including water, and offers a selection of snacks like Icelandic chocolate and sandwiches.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
Book now at Frontier Airlines Icelandic airline Play taking flight
PLAY Airlines
Fly to Europe, like, next weekend with Play’s last-minute savings
Icelandic airline Play serves up regular specials to entice Americans to explore the other side of the Atlantic.
—Kyler Alvord, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2024
As a special local treat, the Chicago Philharmonic will even play Lollapalooza this year, joining Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey for a special performance.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Among the cargo unloaded by groundskeepers were 12 Icelandic ponies — purebred, top-of-the-line, valued for their versatility and docility.
—Claire Fahy, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2024
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“Icelandic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Icelandic. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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Icelandic
1 of 2 adjective
Ice·lan·dic
ī-ˈslan-dik
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, the Icelanders, or Icelandic
Icelandic
2 of 2 noun
: the Germanic language of the Icelandic people
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