Olympic

[uh-lim-pik, oh-lim-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Olympic Games.

   an Olympic contender.

2. of or relating to Olympia, in Greece.

3. pertaining to Mount Olympus, in Greece.

4. Olympian.

noun

1. an Olympian deity.

2. Olympics. Olympic Games.

Olympic

/ əˈlɪmpɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Olympic Games

2. of or relating to ancient Olympia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Olympic¹

1590–1600; < Latin Olympicus of Olympus, of Olympia < Greek Olympikós. See Olympus, -ic

Example Sentences

After numerous scandals in recent years, McDonnell’s selection for the job was widely seen as offering stability while the city prepared for the massive security challenges of the upcoming World Cup and Olympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times

A keen sports fan, he also designed suits for Chelsea and the England football squad - and made the uniforms for Italy's Olympic team in 2012.

From BBC

Ayton was earmarked as a potential prospect for Great Britain's Olympic Games team because of her impressive youth career.

From BBC

The list also includes the London College of Fashion campus on the former Olympic Park in east London and AstraZeneca's medical research centre in Cambridge.

From BBC

Some at City Hall are growing nervous that the project’s first phase won’t be finished in time for the 2028 Olympic Games, jeopardizing the Convention Center’s status as one of the main venues.

From Los Angeles Times