olympic

[əˈlɪmpɪk]

olympic Definition

  • 1relating to or characteristic of the Olympic Games
  • 2of or relating to ancient Olympia in Greece

Using olympic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "olympic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Olympic torch was carried through the streets of the city.

  • Example

    She won a gold medal at the Olympic Games.

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    The Olympic committee is responsible for organizing the event.

olympic Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for olympic

Phrases with olympic

  • a major international multi-sport event featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate

    Example

    The 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • the values of excellence, friendship, and respect that are celebrated by the Olympic movement

    Example

    The Olympic spirit is about more than just winning; it's about competing with honor and integrity.

  • a housing complex built for the athletes participating in the Olympic Games

    Example

    The Olympic Village provides a safe and comfortable place for athletes to stay during the competition.

Origins of olympic

from Latin 'Olympicus', from Greek 'Olympikos', from 'Olympia', a plain in Greece where the ancient Olympic Games were held

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Summary: olympic in Brief

The term 'olympic' [əˈlɪmpɪk] refers to the Olympic Games, a major international multi-sport event featuring summer and winter sports competitions. It also relates to the values of excellence, friendship, and respect that are celebrated by the Olympic movement, known as the Olympic spirit. The Olympic Village is a housing complex built for the athletes participating in the Olympic Games.

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