Olympia

American  

[uh-lim-pee-uh, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pi ə, oʊˈlɪm- /

noun

1. a plain in ancient Elis, Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held.

2. a city in and the capital of Washington State, on the southern end of Puget Sound.

3. Also called Olympia oyster.  a common oyster, Ostrea lurida, of the Pacific coast of North America.

4. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “of Olympus.”

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Olympia British  

/ əˈlɪmpɪə /

noun

1. a plain in Greece, in the NW Peloponnese: in ancient times a major sanctuary of Zeus and site of the original Olympic Games

2. a port in W Washington, the state capital, on Puget Sound. Pop: 43 963 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

“Some deals include added extras, reduced fees or more flexible cancellation policies that make the overall experience a better buy,” said Lori McNaught, vice president of revenue management at Olympia Hospitality.

From MarketWatch

New International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to come together in the 2026 Winter Games, as the torch relay set off from ancient Olympia in Greece.

From Barron's

The sacred flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy will be lit in ancient Olympia, Greece on Wednesday, with poor weather forcing last-minute changes by the organisers.

From Barron's

The British Airways ARC, located above the existing west exhibition hall in Olympia, will be a 3,800-capacity venue.

From BBC

Later on Friday, another large wildfire broke out in Helidoni, in the municipality of Ancient Olympia, western Greece.

From BBC