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

The dinner, cohosted by Sotheby’s and Nordic Knots, was in celebration of an exhibition of Chamberlain works set to be held at the auction house’s Breuer building headquarters this fall. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

Nordic Rail Network Still Under Construction The Nordic rail revival should not be overstated, however. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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