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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Garrett is new here, but he said his father is from L.A., as is his girlfriend, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
This decade, it has landed partnerships with the likes of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and singer-songwriter Alicia Keys.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
In 2012, event organisers were even contacted by the Olympic Committee to feature in a London 2012 Olympics promotional video.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
I was trying to figure out how many leos I’d need for ten days of Olympic training camp.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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