Olympic Games Synonyms

The modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. olympics
  2. olympiad
The ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. olympian games

Olympic Games Sentence Examples

  • The Olympic Games is the biggest sporting spectacle in the world.

  • It was especially celebrated for its successes in the Olympic games from 588 B.C. onwards, Milo being the most famous of its athletes.

  • These feelings found expression when Dionysius sent his embassy to the Olympic games of 384, and when Lysias bade Greece rise against both its oppressors.

  • They sent competitors to the Olympic games (among them the famous Milo of Croton); and the physicians of Croton early in the 6th century (especially in the person of Democedes) were reputed the best in Greece; but politically they appear to have generally kept themselves separate.

  • The Gymnasticus contains interesting matter concerning the Olympic games and athletic contests generally.

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