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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British Olympic Bronze medalist Holly Bradshaw is among the athletes to advise the EBU.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Now, he says there's tangible excitement about the venue's future and stars should feel there is as much "hallowed turf" here than over in the Olympic Park.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“Where the U.S. scored the opening goal,” Demoff said, “is going to be the middle of the Olympic swimming pool. I think that contrast blows people’s minds. It certainly blows mine.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Like Kusturica, Jovanovic is Serbian and has been head coach of the Serbian U20 national team and is on path to be assistant coach for Serbia’s Olympic team during the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Then again, maybe turning my Olympic dream into a reality could be as simple as the advice my friend and teammate Aly Raisman gave me at Nationals Camp that spring.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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