Scandinavian
noun
Scan·di·na·vian
ˌskan-də-ˈnā-vē-ən 
-vyən
1
: the North Germanic languages
2
a
: a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia
b
: a person of Scandinavian descent
Scandinavian
adjective
Examples of Scandinavian in a Sentence
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The airport is served by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Norwegian, with the majority of flights departing from Oslo Airport (OSL).
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Semi-Finals and Finals
In the first round of the semi-finals, Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies beat out Scandinavian Swimmers.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Turku is another spot not to be missed, with one of the oldest medieval castles in Scandinavian, as well as Turku Cathedral, a stunning display of Gothic architecture.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Numerous other airlines have announced plans to introduce Starlink into their fleets during 2025, including Air France, Air New Zealand, and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Other Options for Boosting Fatigue Resistance The other new paper is published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports by Andy Jones of the University of Exeter in Britain and Brett Kirby of the Nike Sport Research Lab.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2025
New Madrid, Munich, and Oslo flights American Airlines, Lufthansa-affiliate Discover Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines will launch three new transatlantic nonstops this month.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
With the expansion of Nuuk Airport (GOH) and direct flights launching from Newark (United Airlines) and Copenhagen (Scandinavian Airlines) in 2025, the world’s largest island is more accessible than ever.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Also launching a new route next summer is Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Winner: Snacky Clusters Peony Tulips from Trader Joe's Are the Perfect Spring Blooms for Your Home
Semi-Finals and Finals
In the first round of the semi-finals, Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies beat out Scandinavian Swimmers.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
Turku is another spot not to be missed, with one of the oldest medieval castles in Scandinavian, as well as Turku Cathedral, a stunning display of Gothic architecture.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Numerous other airlines have announced plans to introduce Starlink into their fleets during 2025, including Air France, Air New Zealand, and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2025
Other Options for Boosting Fatigue Resistance The other new paper is published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports by Andy Jones of the University of Exeter in Britain and Brett Kirby of the Nike Sport Research Lab.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2025
New Madrid, Munich, and Oslo flights American Airlines, Lufthansa-affiliate Discover Airlines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines will launch three new transatlantic nonstops this month.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
With the expansion of Nuuk Airport (GOH) and direct flights launching from Newark (United Airlines) and Copenhagen (Scandinavian Airlines) in 2025, the world’s largest island is more accessible than ever.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Also launching a new route next summer is Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).
—David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Scandinavian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scandinavian. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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