Definitions

1. noun

A period of four years during which the Olympic Games are held, or a series of such periods.

“The current olympiad will see athletes from around the world competing in a range of sports.”

2. noun

A period of four years during which the Olympic Games are held, or a series of such periods, especially one that is considered a significant or memorable one.

“The 2008 Beijing olympiad was a turning point in Chinese history, marking the country’s emergence as a global superpower.”