Olympic games

	1.	(Greek Antiq.) The greatest of the national festivals of the ancient Greeks, consisting of athletic games and races, dedicated to Olympian Zeus, celebrated once in four years at Olympia, and continuing five days.
	1.	A modified revival of the ancient Olympian games, consisting of international athletic games, races, etc., now held once in four years, the first having been at Athens in 1896.

Noun	1.	Olympic Games - the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country Synonyms: Olympics, Olympiad
	2.	Olympic Games - the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC Synonyms: Olympian Games

athletic competition, athletic contest, athletics, Olympiad, Olympics, Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympics