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langlaufer

langlaufer

9.9
A person who skis long distances on flat ground and small hills
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : esquiador de fondo
  • The experienced langlaufer navigated the snowy trails with ease and confidence.

Examples

  • Each langlaufer wore specialized skis designed for speed and endurance over flat terrain.

  • The langlaufer glided smoothly over the snow.

  • After training for months, she became a skilled langlaufer and competed in several local races.

  • Many langlaufers enjoy the beautiful winter scenery.

  • After training for months, she became a skilled langlaufer and competed in several local races.

  • Each langlaufer wore specialized skis designed for speed and endurance over flat terrain.

  • The experienced langlaufer navigated the snowy trails with ease and confidence.

Synonyms

skier
vslanglaufer
82 1.5

A person who moves over snow on skis for sport or fun

refers specifically to traveling long distances on skis rather than any skiing

Surface Forms

langlaufer singular
langlaufers plural

Etymology

Langlaufer comes from the German parts lang 'long' and läufer 'runner', so it literally means 'long runner'. So a langlaufer is someone who skis long distances across the snow, which is what a cross-country skier does.