the modern international sports festival, officially called the Olympic Games, in which athletes from many countries compete every four years in a wide range of events
Our school stayed up late to watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics on TV.
She trained for years to qualify for the Olympics in swimming.
✦ From Olympic Games, named after Olympia in Greece, where the ancient games were held; revived in modern form in 1896.
the ancient Pan-Hellenic athletic and religious festival held every four years at Olympia in ancient Greece
Victorious athletes at the ancient Olympics were crowned with olive wreaths.
Historians study the ancient Olympics to understand Greek culture and religion.
✦ Originated in 776 BC at Olympia, Greece, in honor of Zeus; events included footraces, wrestling, and chariot racing.
