Paralympics

[ par-uh-lim-piks ]

plural noun

1. Paralympic Games.

Paralympics

/ ˌpærəˈlɪmpɪks /

plural noun

1. the Paralympics
   a sporting event, modelled on the Olympic Games, held solely for disabled competitors Also known asthe Parallel Olympics

Word History and Origins

Origin of Paralympics¹

C20: parallel + Olympics

Example Sentences

Yet with much of those resources now focused on Crimea, the Paralympics seem alarmingly exposed.

From The Daily Beast

Who can forget that hilarious moment when he got booed at the Paralympics back in September?

From The Daily Beast

This time the roars of support for the stars of the Paralympics echo across London.

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Assuming he doesn't leap into the pool and challenge the athletes to a race, Harry will then be touring the Paralympics GB House.

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Harry is an ambassador for the Team GB Paralympics squad, will attend a number of the events over the coming weeks.

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