olympic-size

O·lym·pic-size

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-lim-pik, oh-lim- sahyz]
- /əˈlɪm pɪk, oʊˈlɪm- saɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-lim-pik, oh-lim- sahyz]
- /əˈlɪm pɪk, oʊˈlɪm- saɪz/

Definitions of olympic-size word

adjective olympic-size of the dimensions or length prescribed for the Olympic Games and other major athletic competitions: an Olympic-size speed-skating oval. 1
adjective olympic-size (of a swimming pool) having a length of 55 yards (50 meters) and a width of at least 23 yards (21 meters). 1

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Origin of olympic-size

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70

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Parts of speech for Olympic-size

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olympic-size popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.