Paralympic Games

[par-uh-lim-pik, par-]

plural noun

an international competition for physically disabled athletes.

Also called Par·a·lym·pics.

Related formsPar·a·lym·pi·an, noun, adjective

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Examples from the Web for paralympic

Contemporary Examples of paralympic

Just a few months ago, she was in top condition at Sochi, winning a bronze medal in the first ever Paralympic snowboarding event.
How Paralympian Amy Purdy Dances Like a Star
Rose Eveleth
April 30, 2014
After all the furore about his pool parties lately, you couldn't have blamed Prince Harry if he'd missed the paralympic swimming.
Harry's New Pool Party
Tom Sykes
September 4, 2012
News bulletins and newspapers are bursting with Paralympic news and stories.
London Paralympic Games Open to Crowds and Scrutiny
Peter Popham
September 1, 2012
His and Hers: William and Kate wore matching red sneakers while attending events on the first day of the Paralympic games.
Christopher Bailey Is Getting Hitched; Ann Romney Snubbed Anna Wintour
The Daily Beast
August 31, 2012
That much will also be made plain when Harry's paralympic schedule is announced later today.
Harry: It's Business As Usual
Tom Sykes
August 28, 2012

British Dictionary definitions for paralympic

Paralympic

adjective

of or relating to the Paralympics

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