Olympics (Noun)
Meaning
The modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The Summer Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016.
- The International Olympic Committee selects the host country for the Olympics.
- The Olympics were first held in 1896 in Athens, Greece, reviving the ancient tradition.
- The parade of nations is a highlight of the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
- The Winter Olympics feature sports such as alpine skiing, figure skating, and ice hockey.