Nordic

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adjective

Nor·​dic ˈnȯr-dik 

1

: of or relating to the Germanic peoples of northern Europe and especially of Scandinavia

2

: of or relating to a group or physical type characterized by tall stature, long head, light skin and hair, and blue eyes

3

a

: of or relating to competitive ski events involving cross-country racing, ski jumping, or biathlon compare alpine

b

: of, relating to, or being cross-country skiing

Nordic

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noun

1

: a native of northern Europe

2

: a person of Nordic physical type

3

: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia

Examples of Nordic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The wealthy Nordic country, which is known for its massive oil and gas reserves in the North Sea, has long been blazing a trail in the transition away from internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. —Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 July 2025

Empire has announced their expansion into the Nordic region with a brand new hire, Iman Hazheer, as territory manager. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 14 July 2025

Noun

The Nordic Ware Pizza Stone Set is a lightweight, budget-friendly option that’s great for casual pizza nights, though not more serious pizza making. —Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025

Up in the burgeoning port city of Duluth, an hour’s drive northeast of Finlayson, Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna unveiled a floating bargelike sauna that’s docked in chilly Lake Superior. —AFAR Media, 14 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French nordique, from nord north, from Old French north, from Old English

First Known Use

Adjective

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1