Olympic-size
Americanadjective
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of the dimensions or length prescribed for the Olympic Games and other major athletic competitions.
an Olympic-size speed-skating oval.
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(of a swimming pool) having a length of 55 yards (50 meters) and a width of at least 23 yards (21 meters).
Etymology
Origin of Olympic-size
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Morgan Stanley estimates that AI water use will grow to more than 1 trillion liters by 2028, or 400,000 Olympic-size swimming pools.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Last year, the world produced about 190 million cubic meters of helium—enough to fill roughly 76,000 Olympic-size swimming pools.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Completed in 2021, the sprawling property is now believed to be worth around $35 million, offering an array of high-end amenities, including a bowling alley, private gym, an Olympic-size swimming pool, and a spa.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
Weld County, where the farmworker event was held, is one of the nation’s top milk producers, supplying enough milk each month this year to fill about 45 Olympic-size swimming pools, according to U.S.
From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024
Last year’s record snowmelt also meant managing 1 million acre-feet of water along the aqueduct, which is equivalent to filling about 493,617 Olympic-size swimming pools, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2024
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