olympic

[US]/əˈlɪmpɪk/
[UK]/əˈlɪmpɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.relating to Mount Olympus, relating to Olympia;；relating to the Olympics.
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Phrases & Collocations

Olympic Games

Olympic medal

Olympic torch

Olympic athlete

Olympic spirit

olympic committee

olympic game

olympic movement

olympic flame

olympic village

olympic stadium

olympic rings

olympic park

olympic champion

olympic charter

olympic motto

olympic green

olympic symbol

the olympic bid

olympic emblem

olympic mascot

olympic national park

Real-world Examples

Olympic officials are trying to avoid a doping scandal.

Source: NPR News May 2016 Compilation

In Greece, hundreds watched the ceremonial Olympic torch handover.

Source: AP Listening Collection May 2016

She has the skills of the Olympic players.

Source: The Ellen Show

She's a pre-med student, an elite swimmer, and a one-time Olympic hopeful.

Source: PBS Health Interview Series

What would I change if I could improve the olympics?

Source: American English dialogue

We have the Summer Olympics in Paris.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

The Olympic spirit has returned to Russia.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation October 2013

Former Olympic rower who went to Brown.

Source: Vocabulary version

Is it time to update the Olympic credo?

Source: The Economist - Technology

Winter Olympic Games, Summer Olympic Games, U.N. General Assembly, or FIFA World Cup?

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2019 Collection

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