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Olympic Games

plural noun

Definition 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 1586

OLYMPIC GAMES Defined for Kids

Olympic Games

noun plural

Definition of Olympic Games for Students

:a series of international athletic contests held as separate winter and summer events in a different country every four years

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