Olympics

American  

[uh-limp-iks, oh-limp-iks] / əˈlɪmp ɪks, oʊˈlɪmp ɪks /

plural noun

1. Olympic Games; an international sports competition held every four years. The Summer and Winter Olympic Games are staggered and held two years apart.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Olympian
  noun
• Olympic
  adjective

Example Sentences

Their mother, Regina Rajchrtová, is a former professional tennis player who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1988 Summer Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She previously said she was unsure whether she would compete at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The union, which also represents workers at L.A.’s airport, hotels and other sports venues, is also aiming for the coming contract at SoFi Stadium to expire in the spring of 2028, right before the Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

An estimated six billion people will be watching the games, or about three-quarters of the world’s population—more than watched the Paris Olympics.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“I want to be just like you when I grow up. Except I don’t want to fence. I’m going to the Olympics to run track.”

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad