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
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
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Annika Pham, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The sleek Nordic retreat about three hours from Reykjavík is run by the same team behind the Retreat at Blue Lagoon.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The Nordic state scored second in the overall ranking and fifth for the happiness of its young people.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
The fixation on Mäkelä is bizarre because so many skilled conductors are coming forward—and not just Nordic guys with prominent cheekbones.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2024
The carmaker already has a presence in the Nordic countries and the Netherlands.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Apr. 2024
There are other excellent downhill ski resorts, and there are more luxurious guest ranches with extensive Nordic systems (but not this extensive), but none of these are co-located.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The gym gear includes an elliptical machine, Nordic spinning bike, weight benches, treadmill, rowing machine, and punching bags.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The best time to visit Finland can vary because every season in the Nordic country brings a different kind of charm.
—Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Jan. 2024
Take on the resort's Nordic Trail System. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts can take advantage of the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System, which stretches roughly 60 miles across Aspen, Snowmass, and Basalt mountains.
—Brandon Perlman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2024
The Göteborg Film Festival’s industry showcase Nordic Film Market runs Jan.31-Feb.2.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
If riding Powder Mountain just isn’t enough, visit the neighboring Nordic Valley Ski Resort, which is small but mighty, with plentiful night skiing and lift tickets that start at just $19.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
During their search and rescue mission, the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue led a search on the west side of the mountain.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
And while there’s not a right and wrong way to learn how to ski or snowboard, David Handy, the director of the ski school at Nordic Valley ski resort in Utah, says there are certainly more efficient ways.
—Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 27 Dec. 2023
Our top pick is the Nordic Ware Anniversary Bundt Pan.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
Williams oversaw the mad-scientist experiments in the restaurant’s Nordic Food Lab.
—Kate Krader, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2023
Adjective
The financial partners on board the first show have all signed up for the new season, including Germany’s co-producer NDR, and the five Nordic pubcasters Yle, DR, SVT NR and RÚV, part of the Nordic 12 (N12) alliance.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The sleek Nordic retreat about three hours from Reykjavík is run by the same team behind the Retreat at Blue Lagoon.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The Nordic state scored second in the overall ranking and fifth for the happiness of its young people.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
The fixation on Mäkelä is bizarre because so many skilled conductors are coming forward—and not just Nordic guys with prominent cheekbones.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2024
The carmaker already has a presence in the Nordic countries and the Netherlands.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Apr. 2024
There are other excellent downhill ski resorts, and there are more luxurious guest ranches with extensive Nordic systems (but not this extensive), but none of these are co-located.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The gym gear includes an elliptical machine, Nordic spinning bike, weight benches, treadmill, rowing machine, and punching bags.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The best time to visit Finland can vary because every season in the Nordic country brings a different kind of charm.
—Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2024
Noun
The film is competing for the Dragon Award as part of the Nordic Documentary Competition.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 30 Jan. 2024
Take on the resort's Nordic Trail System. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts can take advantage of the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System, which stretches roughly 60 miles across Aspen, Snowmass, and Basalt mountains.
—Brandon Perlman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2024
The Göteborg Film Festival’s industry showcase Nordic Film Market runs Jan.31-Feb.2.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
If riding Powder Mountain just isn’t enough, visit the neighboring Nordic Valley Ski Resort, which is small but mighty, with plentiful night skiing and lift tickets that start at just $19.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2024
During their search and rescue mission, the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue led a search on the west side of the mountain.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
And while there’s not a right and wrong way to learn how to ski or snowboard, David Handy, the director of the ski school at Nordic Valley ski resort in Utah, says there are certainly more efficient ways.
—Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 27 Dec. 2023
Our top pick is the Nordic Ware Anniversary Bundt Pan.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
Williams oversaw the mad-scientist experiments in the restaurant’s Nordic Food Lab.
—Kate Krader, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2023
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“Nordic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nordic. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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