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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Roje Stona, who won Olympic men's discus gold for Jamaica in 2024, was also one of the group.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
LA28 said the average Olympic ticket — inclusive of the 24% fee — is less than $200.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Sharapova, an Olympic medalist and five-time Grand Slam winner, retired from the professional tennis circuit in 2020.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Wasserman was appointed by former Mayor Eric Garcetti to lead the Olympic effort in 2014.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
To be heading back to the Olympic Peninsula, to finally see the Elwha River.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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