Olympic

[ uh-lim-pik, oh-lim- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Olympic Games:

   an Olympic contender.

2. of or relating to Olympia, in Greece.
3. pertaining to Mount Olympus, in Greece.
4. Olympian ( def 3 ).

noun

1. an Olympian deity.
2. Olympics. Olympic Games ( def 2 ).

Olympic

/ əˈlɪmpɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Olympic Games
2. of or relating to ancient Olympia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Olympic¹

1590–1600; < Latin Olympicus of Olympus, of Olympia < Greek Olympikós. See Olympus, -ic

Example Sentences

Lindsey Graham, senator for South Carolina, called Bondi's selection a “grand slam, touchdown, hole in one, ace, hat trick, slam dunk, Olympic gold medal pick.”

From BBC

When Bryony Page triumphed in Paris, she became the first trampolinist to win Olympic gold for Team GB.

From BBC

Reacting to the announcement, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham predicted that Bondi “will be confirmed quickly,” calling her selection a “grand slam, touchdown, hole in one, ace, hat trick, slam dunk, Olympic gold medal pick.”

From BBC

It wasn’t just country musicians in Nashville - Olympic gymnast Simone Biles also made an appearance, presenting the award for female vocalist of the year.

From BBC

The rooms were to be used to house thousands of people associated with the International Olympic Committee, the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times