cross-coun·try
ˈkrȯs-ˈkən-trē 
-ˌkən-
1
: extending or moving across a country
a cross-country concert tour
2
: proceeding over countryside (as across fields and through woods) and not by roads
3
: of or relating to racing or skiing over the countryside instead of over a track or run
cross-country
adverb
: cross-country racing or skiing
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Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
This year, the 13 Russian athletes will participate in just seven events: two in Alpine skiing, two in cross-country skiing, two in figure skating, two in luge, two in short track, one in ski mountaineering and two in speed skating.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The resort has 2,600 acres of scenic trails to explore via cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking outings.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Para-athletes will compete in 79 medal events across six sports, including para alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboarding and wheelchair curling.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
This year, the 13 Russian athletes will participate in just seven events: two in Alpine skiing, two in cross-country skiing, two in figure skating, two in luge, two in short track, one in ski mountaineering and two in speed skating.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy, becoming the first American man to win a medal in cross-country skiing since Bill Koch in 1976.
—CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The resort has 2,600 acres of scenic trails to explore via cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking outings.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Cross-country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-country. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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