winter sport
noun
: a sport (such as ice hockey or skiing) that takes place in the winter on ice or snow
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That trails only winter sport superpower Norway.
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Brian Mann, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
All three are Nordic countries with populations above 5 million and strong winter sport pedigrees — Norway most of all.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Snowshoeing and Fat-Biking Sun Valley is not only blessed with steep slopes, but also flat valley floors that are perfect for nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and—everyone’s favorite, fast-growing winter sport—fat-tire biking.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The host nation was tied with winter sport-powerhouse Norway heading into yesterday, but a four-medal day gave Italian athletes the edge.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
With the advent of the NCAA playoffs, the Final Four and the title game on Memorial Day weekend, college lacrosse has become a winter sport.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Every outdoor winter sport that depends on snow faces the same threat.
—Ukaleq Slettemark, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Some outfit Olympic teams directly while others channel the spirit of the Games through limited-edition collections inspired by speed, endurance, and winter sport heritage.
—Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Even so, competing on the elite global stage for winter sport is a powerful message of resilience from a tropical nation that has weathered so much tragedy.
—Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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Brian Mann, NPR, 23 Feb. 2026
All three are Nordic countries with populations above 5 million and strong winter sport pedigrees — Norway most of all.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Snowshoeing and Fat-Biking Sun Valley is not only blessed with steep slopes, but also flat valley floors that are perfect for nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and—everyone’s favorite, fast-growing winter sport—fat-tire biking.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
The host nation was tied with winter sport-powerhouse Norway heading into yesterday, but a four-medal day gave Italian athletes the edge.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
With the advent of the NCAA playoffs, the Final Four and the title game on Memorial Day weekend, college lacrosse has become a winter sport.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2026
Every outdoor winter sport that depends on snow faces the same threat.
—Ukaleq Slettemark, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Some outfit Olympic teams directly while others channel the spirit of the Games through limited-edition collections inspired by speed, endurance, and winter sport heritage.
—Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Even so, competing on the elite global stage for winter sport is a powerful message of resilience from a tropical nation that has weathered so much tragedy.
—Colleen Barry, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Winter sport.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20sport. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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