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 trails are used for horseback riding and hiking in the warmer months, and for Nordic skiing in the winter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026

In his stateside debut, the Swedish chef isn’t leaning heavily into New Nordic fare. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

Noun

Fashionable expressions of this could be a patchwork bag or a pair of electric lime heels; for the home, Nordic Knots’ hand-knotted rug is a fun take on British gardens. — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Michelin unveiled the initiative at its Nordic Countries ceremony in Copenhagen on June 1, 2026, with an international rollout planned. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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