olympic games
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.
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.
"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.
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.
- The Games (noun, informal): A common shorthand reference for the modern event.
- All eyes are on the athletes at the Games.
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.
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the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC
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the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country
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