cross-country skiing

American  

noun

1. the sport of skiing across the countryside, often through woods and usually on relatively flat terrain, using narrow skis with boots that can be raised off the ski at the heel when striding.

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Other Word Forms

• cross-country skier
  noun

Example Sentences

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cross-country skiing

But in Norway, cross-country skiing is a national sport.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026

The streets are dotted with saunas, Pilates studios and even a cross-country skiing fitness boutique.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

Milan's Santagiulia Arena will be the setting for the para ice hockey, while para biathlon and para cross-country skiing events will take place in Val di Fiemme.

From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026

The final medals from Milan-Cortina 2026 were awarded in the women's and men's 50 km mass start cross-country skiing events, before a tribute to the Games volunteers.

From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026

“And to have a big snowball fight and go cross-country skiing and drink real hot chocolate.”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan