Olympian
adjective
pertaining to Mount Olympus or dwelling thereon, as the gods of classical Greece.
Olympians
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pluralof Olympian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The idea had been put forward by Northern Mayors and backed by a group of former Olympians including Dame Laura Kenny and Dame Sarah Storey.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Though endurance athletes—from Olympians to amateur runners—are highly susceptible to gastrointestinal issues, the spectacle generated backlash and stirred a debate: Had extreme fitness gone too far?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
As well as a video showcasing the Alps, there was also a performance by 25 musicians and 24 athletes – the first time Olympians have featured in the artistic elements of the closing ceremony.
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2026
Knight and Bowe are not the only American Olympians whose love story has been in the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
“The Olympians are giving their final effort” Kronos laughed.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
