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Olympic

American

[uh-lim-pik, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pɪk, oʊˈlɪm- /

adjective

of or relating to the Olympic Games.

an Olympic contender.
of or relating to Olympia, in Greece.
pertaining to Mount Olympus, in Greece.
Olympian.

noun

an Olympian deity.
Olympics. Olympic Games.

Olympic British

/ əˈlɪmpɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the Olympic Games
of or relating to ancient Olympia

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Etymology

Origin of Olympic

1590–1600; < Latin Olympicus of Olympus, of Olympia < Greek Olympikós. See Olympus, -ic

Example Sentences

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He called volleyball at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games for NBC and rowing in 2004.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Some of the greats of women's sport in the country had turned out to see it, including former football captain Jen Beattie and Olympic curling gold medallist Jen Dodds.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Roje Stona, who won Olympic men's discus gold for Jamaica in 2024, was also one of the group.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Wasserman was appointed by former Mayor Eric Garcetti to lead the Olympic effort in 2014.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A The Final Five celebrating together after receiving their Olympic gold medals in team competition at the 2016 Rio Games.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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