olympics
word
/oʊˈɫɪmpɪks/
oh-LIM-piks
/əʊˈlɪmpɪks/
oh-LIM-piks
Definition
The Olympics are an international sports event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in many different sports.
Usage & Nuances
Always used with 'the': 'the Olympics'. Can refer to either the Summer or Winter Games. Often shortened to 'the Games' in headlines. Not pluralized: don't say 'Olympicses'.
Spanish: Juegos OlímpicosPortuguese (BR): OlimpíadasPortuguese (PT): Jogos OlímpicosChinese (Simplified): 奥运会Chinese (Traditional): 奧運Hindi: ओलंपिकArabic: الأولمبيادBengali: অলিম্পিকRussian: ОлимпиадаJapanese: オリンピックVietnamese: Thế vận hộiKorean: 올림픽Turkish: OlimpiyatlarUrdu: اولمپکسIndonesian: Olimpiade
Example Sentences
The Olympics happen every four years.
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Many countries send athletes to the Olympics.
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Winning a medal at the Olympics is a great honor.
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Did you watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics last night?
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My dream is to compete in the Olympics someday.
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Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics in 2021.
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