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
1
: a native of northern Europe
2
: a person of Nordic physical type
3
: a member of the peoples of Scandinavia
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Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Jon Barr of Brooklyn, New York, made the journey out to The Nordic in Rhode Island for a $140 buffet of seafood and filet mignon.
—Khloe Quill
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Korin Miller, Flow Space, 9 Apr. 2025
The Nordic Dry Gin is Almqvist’s interpretation of the classic London Dry style, infused with distinctive Nordic botanicals to create a unique flavor profile.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Across the Nordic nations, governments are boosting defense spending, reassessing security and pushing the concept of total defense.
—Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Jon Barr of Brooklyn, New York, made the journey out to The Nordic in Rhode Island for a $140 buffet of seafood and filet mignon.
—Khloe Quill
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
One to try: a combo vitamin D-omega 3 supplement like Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega D-3.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 9 Apr. 2025
The Nordic Dry Gin is Almqvist’s interpretation of the classic London Dry style, infused with distinctive Nordic botanicals to create a unique flavor profile.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Nordic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nordic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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