Paralympic Games
Americanplural noun
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Etymology
Origin of Paralympic Games
First recorded in 1955–60; blend of para(plegic) ( def. ) or para- 1 ( def. ) and (O)lympic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The 2024 Paralympics sold 2.5 million tickets, the most for a Paralympic Games, and had a record 12,941 global broadcast hours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Metro had the eight-mile gap on its list of 28 projects it wanted ready for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The expanded World Cup, with 48 teams and 104 matches over 16 venues in three countries, is only a logistical qualifying match compared to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Digital tickets were distributed for previous Olympic and Paralympic Games through an app.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
It will end on 1 June 2027, meaning Schrager could still compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
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