Olympus

American  

[uh-lim-puhs, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pəs, oʊˈlɪm- /

noun

1. Mount, a mountain in NE Greece, on the boundary between Thessaly and Macedonia: mythical abode of the greater Grecian gods. 9,730 feet (2,966 meters).

2. a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. 7,954 feet (2,424 meters).

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Olympus British  

/ əʊˈlɪmpəs /

noun

1. Modern Greek name: Ólimbos.  a mountain in NE Greece: the highest mountain in Greece, believed in Greek mythology to be the dwelling place of the greater gods. Height: 2911 m (9550 ft)

2. a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. Height: 2427 m (7965 ft)

3. a poetic word for heaven

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Example Sentences

In his memoir, “A Life on the Edge,” Whittaker recalled feeling euphoria as a 16-year-old at the top of Mount Olympus in Washington state, 7,965-feet high, despite blisters on his heels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Cases under investigation include pastures declared on archaeological sites, olive trees in a military airport and banana plantations on Mount Olympus.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Located in lower Laurel Canyon, the three-bedroom estate is tucked away in an exclusive enclave at the base of Mount Olympus.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Dave Baker founded the Olympus Academy Trust in 2012, which is now responsible for educating more than 6,500 pupils across South Gloucestershire.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

Because the Metro stations near the rally were closed for security, Mother and Sydney had to run from the Eiffel Tower toward the Olympus building.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti