Olympic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the Olympic Games.
an Olympic contender.
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of or relating to Olympia, in Greece.
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pertaining to Mount Olympus, in Greece.
noun
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an Olympian deity.
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Olympics. Olympic Games.
adjective
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of or relating to the Olympic Games
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of or relating to ancient Olympia
Etymology
Origin of Olympic
1590–1600; < Latin Olympicus of Olympus, of Olympia < Greek Olympikós. See Olympus, -ic
Example Sentences
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Olympic gymnast Alice Kinsella says "it's hard to put into words" how she feels about returning to international competition as her groundbreaking comeback to the sport continues this weekend.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The route won’t deliver riders directly to an Olympic venue but has been lauded by transit advocates as a car-free alternative for people to travel between the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
This year’s lineup includes everyone from Hollywood veterans to reality TV favorites and an Olympic gold medalist.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
Instead, the club are expected to play their matches at the Olympic Stadium in Baku.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The Olympic Mountains and their rolling foothills loom behind Port Angeles.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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