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

He also flew gliders, sometimes in time trials, and competed in cross-country skiing races.

From The Wall Street Journal

Former US Olympic skier Clare Egan was found cross-country skiing on the National Mall, the central thoroughfare of the US capital city.

From BBC

After starting her sporting career as a rower and competing at London 2012, winning bronze, she switched to Para-cycling and cross-country skiing.

From BBC

Her neighbors were snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the streets.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Stubb, an avid athlete, began the second round of his campaign with a walk through central Helsinki, and has held cross-country skiing campaign events.

From New York Times