Olympics (/əˈlɪm.pɪks/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /əˈlɪm.pɪks/
Meaning
Meaning: international sports games
A major international sports competition held every four years, with athletes from around the world. It includes both summer and winter editions.
Examples
🗣 Athletes train for years hoping to win a gold medal at the Olympics.
Etymology
From ‘Olympia’, the site in ancient Greece where the original games were held in honor of Zeus.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the global sporting event; usually capitalized.
📌 Cultural note: The modern Games, revived in 1896, are based on an ancient Greek festival held at Olympia.
Tags: sport, competition