noun
- Plural of loppet; long-distance cross-country ski races, typically held in Scandinavia and other snowy regions.
Usage: From Norwegian/Swedish; often used in skiing contexts; Typically refers to organized, competitive events
Examples
- The Vasaloppet and Birkebeinerrennet are among the world's most famous loppets.
- Thousands of skiers participate in loppets across Scandinavia each winter.
- She trained for months to compete in the regional loppets.
- Many loppets cover distances of 50 kilometers or more.
- The loppets attract both amateur and professional cross-country skiers.