olympic

/əˈlɪmpɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the Olympic Games, an international sports competition held every four years.
    • The Olympic torch is carried across many countries before the games begin.
    • The city built a new stadium for the Olympic events.
    • She won three Olympic gold medals in swimming.
noun
  1. A person who competes in the Olympic Games.
    • Many young athletes dream of becoming an Olympic.
    • She trained for years to qualify as an Olympic.
    • The Olympians marched into the stadium during the opening ceremony.
  2. One of the Olympic Games events or competitions.
    • He watched every Olympic on television.
    • The summer Olympics include sports like gymnastics and track and field.
    • The winter Olympics feature skiing and ice skating.
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