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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As BOA chair he was part of London's successful bid for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and went on to serve as a director of the organising committee for the two events.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The 15-day competition window is the longest for a single-host Paralympic Games.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
"To finally get to the Paralympic Games as a separate female division means everything to me," DiClaudio said.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Under his leadership, the palace, which was built by Louis XIV in the 17th century, hosted competitions for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
With Bass and Raman considered the front-runners of the mayoral race, their disapproval of Wasserman means he could lead the Olympic and Paralympic Games alongside a mayor who doesn’t want him in that role.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
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