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

Derived Forms

• cross-country skier
  noun

Example Sentences

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

In a country where snow is at a premium, Ribera's training involves using roller skis, which have wheels to emulate cross-country skiing.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Fittingly, his sixth gold - in the men's 50km cross-country skiing - was presented at the closing ceremony as the final medal awarded at the Games.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

He does skydiving and cross-country skiing and jogging, and he plays golf.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall