Paralympic Games

American  

[par-uh-lim-pik geymz, par-uh-lim-] / ˈpær əˌlɪm pɪk ˈgeɪmz, ˌpær əˈlɪm- /

plural noun

1. an international competition for athletes with disabilities.

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Other Word Forms

• Paralympian noun

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

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

Ayling-Ellis also made history when she became the first deaf person to host live sports coverage on TV as one of Channel 4's hosts for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

From BBC

"Ukrainian public officials will not attend the Paralympic Games. We will not be present at the opening ceremony," he said on social media.

From Barron's

Bass and Police Chief Jim McDonnell said the additional hires were needed to keep the department from contracting further as the city prepares for major global events including the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

From Los Angeles Times

Built by a private developer, it will be converted into student residences after the Paralympic Games from March 6-15.

From Barron's