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

In recent weeks, the Oregon cities of Portland and Astoria, as well as Olympia, Wash., have advanced similar protections.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

On Monday lawmakers in Olympia pulled an all-nighter to push through the legislation, which Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he will sign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Kerri Atherton, from the British Toy and Hobby Association - which is hosting its annual trade fair at London's Olympia, said it was still too early to know what the fallout would be.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Hog Island’s Pro Shuckers Kit includes everything you need: a wood-handled Olympia oyster knife, a pair of shucking gloves, hot sauce, Hogwash mignonette, and 36 gorgeous oysters.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Some of these clouds are colored green throughout the south end: Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Olympia.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day