noun
Games
noun
1
The Olympic Games, or a similarly large multi-sport competition.
"She won three medals at the Games in Tokyo."
"Tickets for the opening ceremony of the Games sold out in minutes."
How to Use Games
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCapital-G "the Games" usually means the Olympics (or a similar major athletic event), not just any games.
Common mistake
Written with a capital G and usually preceded by "the" when referring to the Olympics specifically.
Common pairings
the Olympic Games
host the Games
the Winter Games
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