Olympics

American

[uh-limp-iks, oh-limp-iks] / əˈlɪmp ɪks, oʊˈlɪmp ɪks /

plural noun

Olympic Games; an international sports competition held every four years. The Summer and Winter Olympic Games are staggered and held two years apart.

Other Word Forms

Olympian noun
Olympic adjective

Example Sentences

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USA Football’s flag team crushed a competition of NFL superstars and changed the 2028 Olympics conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Nikhil Kumar, who also plays for the Paddlers and competed in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, told AFP he was "a little bit skeptical" when he first heard of Major League Table Tennis.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

There’s still more than two years remaining before the Olympics return to L.A., but fans can lock in their seats this week when tickets officially go on sale.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The Aberdonian's landmark wins followed disappointment at last month's Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, where she finished fourth in both slopestyle and big air.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The upcoming 2012 Olympics were even being mentioned in my presence.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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