Olympic Meaning
/əˈlɪmpɪk/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjRelating to the Olympic Games.
adjOf or pertaining to the Olympic Games.
Sentence Examples
I hereby declare the opening of the Olympic Games.
The Olympic Games are held every four years.
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The athlete trained for many years to compete in the ____ games.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The athlete trained for four years to qualify for the ____ Games in the sprint event.
Word Origin & History
From Ancient Greek Ὀλυμπικός (Olumpikós), from Ὄλυμπος (Ólumpos, “Olympus”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I have heard it said that the young Chamber of Commerce have put on their future programme the project of building an Olympic swimming pool."
— 1971 10, New Hebrides. Advisory Council, Proceedings of the New Hebrides Advisory Council:
"A neighbouring training regiment built an Olympic running track in their camp because the already great runner National Serviceman 2nd Lieutenant (later the Honorable Sir) Christopher Chattaway had been posted there."
— 2006, Anthony Rosen, An Unordinary Life, Roundtuit Publishing, →ISBN, page 42:
"Sid's stomach was practicing gagging motions for an eruption of absolutely Olympic proportions with his cheeks puffing quickly in and out to the beat."
— 2013 August 19, Graham Smith, Macbeth, Author House, →ISBN, page 91:
"That bed was Olympic, and held some of Julia's best-worst memories."
— 2025 March 11, Laura Newman, The Darling of Blackrock Desert: Three novellas set in the West: Three Novellas Set in the West, Delphinium Books, →ISBN:
"According to the late Dr. Otis T. Mason, who was my informant on this subject, he left as a memory of his visit a reputation for mental detachment that was Olympic in its character."
— 1916, Biochemical Bulletin:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The athlete trained for many years to compete in the ____ games.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The athlete trained for four years to qualify for the ____ Games in the sprint event.