Cross-country ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Cross-country ( adjective )

1. Occurring or situated across or over an entire country or region.
2. Relating to or denoting a race or run across open country rather than along roads.

Origin:

Origin: mid 19th century: from cross- + country.

Examples:

1. He enjoyed the cross-country hike through the mountains.
2. The cross-country race was a grueling test of endurance.
3. The cross-country train journey took several days.

(As an adverb)

Cross-country ( adverb )

1. Occurring or situated across or over an entire country or region.
2. Relating to or denoting a race or run across open country rather than along roads.

Origin:

Origin: mid 19th century: from cross- + country.

Examples:

1. He enjoyed the cross-country hike through the mountains.
2. The cross-country race was a grueling test of endurance.
3. The cross-country train journey took several days.