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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Glen Eberle, an Idaho native, represented Team USA in 1984 in biathlon—a sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle shooting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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

They collected 18 medals, including six for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, the king of cross-country skiing.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

We have epic snowball fights, Mama and I go cross-country skiing, and Mustafa makes tons of money shoveling driveways.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan