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 watch celebrated the 1954 opening of Scandinavian Airline Systems’s trans-Arctic flight route between Los Angeles and Copenhagen.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024
For example, purchases of basic economy fares from airlines like Avianca, Etihad, LATAM, SAS Scandinavian, and United restrict passengers to just a personal item.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
McClatchy News contacted Scandinavian Airlines for comment on Jan. 29 and didn’t receive an immediate response.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2024
Embrace Simplicity with Fresh and Functional Scandi-Inspired Kitchen Design
Scandinavian Folklore
This whimsical trend is inspired by rural life in Sweden at the turn of the 20th century—simple and rustic furniture and natural decor and accessories.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2024
United, British Airways, Delta, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic have lounges at EWR.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024
Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers, $3.49 As the executive pastry chef of peasants FEAST in Solvang, California, Taylor Tate is so stranger to sumptuous sweets.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023
But at the Customs and Border Protection checkpoint, officers discovered he was not listed as a passenger on on Scandinavian Airlines flight SK 931 from Copenhagen, or any other flight.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2023
The affidavit stated that the Scandinavian Airlines flight arrived at Los Angeles airport around 1 p.m. on Nov. 4.
—Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024
For example, purchases of basic economy fares from airlines like Avianca, Etihad, LATAM, SAS Scandinavian, and United restrict passengers to just a personal item.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
McClatchy News contacted Scandinavian Airlines for comment on Jan. 29 and didn’t receive an immediate response.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2024
Embrace Simplicity with Fresh and Functional Scandi-Inspired Kitchen Design
Scandinavian Folklore
This whimsical trend is inspired by rural life in Sweden at the turn of the 20th century—simple and rustic furniture and natural decor and accessories.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2024
United, British Airways, Delta, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic have lounges at EWR.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024
Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers, $3.49 As the executive pastry chef of peasants FEAST in Solvang, California, Taylor Tate is so stranger to sumptuous sweets.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2023
But at the Customs and Border Protection checkpoint, officers discovered he was not listed as a passenger on on Scandinavian Airlines flight SK 931 from Copenhagen, or any other flight.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2023
The affidavit stated that the Scandinavian Airlines flight arrived at Los Angeles airport around 1 p.m. on Nov. 4.
—Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023
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“Scandinavian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scandinavian. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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