Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik 

1

: of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia

2

: of or relating to a group or physical type characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes

3

a

: of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon compare alpine

b

: of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing

Nordic

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noun

1

: a native of northern Europe

2

: a person of Nordic physical type

3

: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia

Examples of Nordic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In terms of size, Denmark is the smallest out of all the European Nordic countries with just over 16,500 square miles, making the U.S. 228 times larger. —Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

In Wyoming, our Nordic skier used the thumb loops in lieu of gloves on a warm spring day. —Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024

Noun

The mountain is also home to a Nordic Center, which offers space for all levels of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, available to purchase upon arrival. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024

Look through a glass display onto the findings of a recent excavation dig while sipping creative cocktails like the Nordic Sour made with aquavit, Lillet Blanc, peach liqueur, lemon, dill syrup and egg white. —Kevin Gray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English

First Known Use

Adjective

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1