Olympic

American  

[uh-lim-pik, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pɪk, oʊˈlɪm- /

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.

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noun

1. an Olympian deity.

2. Olympics. Olympic Games.

Olympic British  

/ əˈlɪmpɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Olympic Games

2. of or relating to ancient Olympia

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Etymology

Origin of Olympic

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

Example Sentences

Those kinds of match-ups were rare in the last two Olympic tournaments since NHL players didn’t take part, sidelined by a dispute over insurance, travel costs and scheduling issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet on the northeast edge of Canada’s largest city, hidden behind the library and a seniors club deep inside the Thornhill Community Centre, Mexico’s Olympic figure skating team has found a home.

From Los Angeles Times

In light of that, the province pushed for -- and won -- "an exemption from the International Olympic Committee... because their nomenclature only included one name," Kompatscher said.

From Barron's

Tokyo Olympic champion Korda, a two-time major winner, called her Saturday 64 in blustery and cold conditions among her greatest career rounds.

From Barron's

Christophe Dubi, the International Olympic Committee's executive director for the Olympic Games, was asked whether the arena will be ready on time.

From Barron's