Olympic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the Olympic Games.
an Olympic contender.
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of or relating to Olympia, in Greece.
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pertaining to Mount Olympus, in Greece.
noun
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an Olympian deity.
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Olympics. Olympic Games.
adjective
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of or relating to the Olympic Games
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of or relating to ancient Olympia
Etymology
Origin of Olympic
1590–1600; < Latin Olympicus of Olympus, of Olympia < Greek Olympikós. See Olympus, -ic
Example Sentences
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Paralympic tickets, which will go on sale in 2027, are expected to be less expensive than Olympic tickets.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
There will be 1 million tickets sold at $28 each, and nearly half of the Olympic tickets are under $200.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
The Music Is Black: A British Story is the very first installation at the brand new V&A East, which opens in London's Olympic Park this weekend.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The three-time Olympic champion, who almost quit the sport before the Paris Olympics and considered doing so after taking silver in the French capital, returns to the London Aquatics Centre on Tuesday.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
He competed but didn’t score on the 1976 Olympic team.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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