olympic games

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olympic games

The Olympic Games are held every four years in a different host city.

Definition

Noun: 1. The ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus: A major religious and athletic festival in ancient Greece, held every four years beginning in 776 BC. 2. The modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country: A major international multi-sport event, featuring summer and winter sports competitions, where thousands of athletes from around the world participate.

Usage Examples

  • Referring to the ancient festival:

    • The Olympic Games were a central part of ancient Greek culture and religion.
    • Athletes traveled from across Greece to compete in the Olympic Games at Olympia.

  • Referring to the modern event:

    • The city invested heavily in infrastructure to host the Olympic Games.
    • Winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games is the pinnacle of an athlete's career.
Advanced Usage

  • "The spirit of the Olympic Games": Refers to the ideals of international friendship, fair play, and striving for excellence associated with the event.

    • The parade of nations truly embodies the spirit of the Olympic Games.

  • "An Olympic Games host city": The city chosen to stage the event.

    • The selection of an Olympic Games host city is a highly competitive process.
Variants and Related Words

  • Olympics (noun, often used interchangeably): The common shortened form for the modern event.

    • She has been training for the Olympics her whole life.

  • Olympiad (noun): A period of four years between celebrations of the Olympic Games, often used to count them.

    • The events of the 23rd Olympiad were held in Los Angeles.
Synonyms
  • The Games (noun, informal): A common shorthand reference for the modern event.
    • All eyes are on the athletes at the Games.
Related Phrases

  • Olympic flame (noun phrase): The torch and flame that are symbols of the Olympic Games.

    • The relay carrying the Olympic flame traveled across the country.

  • Olympic Village (noun phrase): The residential complex for athletes during the Games.

    • Athletes from different nations live together in the Olympic Village.
olympic games

The Olympic Games are held every four years in a different host city.

Noun
  1. the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC
  2. the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country

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