Olympic Games
Olympic Games
noun plDefinition of OLYMPIC GAMES
1
: an ancient Panhellenic festival held every fourth year and made up of contests of sports, music, and literature with the victor's prize a crown of wild olive
2
: a modified revival of the ancient Olympic Games consisting of international athletic contests that are held at separate winter and summer gatherings at four year intervals —called also Olympics
First Known Use of OLYMPIC GAMES
circa 1610
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