olympics Synonyms
Another word for olympics
• noun (Context 1)
The modern international multi-sport competition held every four years in summer and winter editions, in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate.
"She trained rigorously for four years in hopes of representing her country at the Summer olympic games."
• noun (Context 2)
The ancient panhellenic festival of athletic, equestrian, and musical competitions held every four years at Olympia in ancient Greece.
"In antiquity, a sacred truce was declared across the Greek city-states so athletes and spectators could travel safely to the olympic games."
• noun (Context 3)
Any large-scale competition or contest modeled on the international athletic games, testing skill or excellence in a specified non-athletic field.
"Our high school robotics team won a silver medal at the regional science olympiad."