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

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cross-country skiing

In warmer weather, you can rent kayaks, wave runners and paddleboards or take a seasonal cruise aboard the Lake Lawn Queen; winter brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing and sledding.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 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

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

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

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

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