Synonyms for

Olympia

Verb / əʊˈlɪmpi:ʌ / Another word for olympia — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington.

Synonyms & similar words

capitalofwashington olympia capital city metropolis megalopolis municipality town borough hamlet village settlement center downtown CBD core

Common collocations

  • ancient Olympia
  • modern Olympia
  • Olympia stadium
  • Olympia games
  • Olympia village
  • Olympia site
  • Olympia festival

Word family

noun Olympia

Usage note

Olympia refers to the ancient site in Greece where the original Olympic Games were held. It can also refer to the modern city in Washington state, USA. Context is crucial for disambiguation.

Example sentences

  1. Olympia is the capital of Washington state.
  2. I visited Olympia over the weekend.
  3. The state capitol building is located in Olympia.
  4. Olympia is a beautiful city with lots of parks.
  5. Olympia is home to many museums and art galleries.

Quotes

  • "I was born in Olympia, Washington, the youngest of six children." - Rainn Wilson
  • "I'm a Seattle native, born in Olympia, and raised in Seattle." - Josh Keaton
  • "I really love Olympia. I think it's a great city." - Kimya Dawson

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