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

• Olympic
  adjective
• Olympian
  noun

Example Sentences

They were joined by Dame Kelly Holmes, who won 800m and 1500m gold medals at the 2004 Olympics, to celebrate the one millionth event.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“We knew last year when we canceled the meet that we had every intention leading up to the Olympics to be present in the L.A. market,” Siegel said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The Games in Los Angeles are expected to draw massive crowds and will be the first Summer Olympics held in the United States since Atlanta hosted in 1996.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, authorities detected 355 drone incursions, leading to 81 arrests, according to a French National Assembly report.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I’m sitting here looking at your rankings. Did you know you’re only one result away from qualifying for the Junior Olympics next month?”

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad