olympus

/ˈɒlɪmpəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The highest mountain in Greece, and a mythological home of the gods in ancient Greek religion.

“The hikers finally reached the summit of Mount Olympus.”

2. proper noun

Mount Olympus, the mountain in Greece.

“The ancient Greeks believed that Mount Olympus was the dwelling place of the gods.”

3. proper noun

Olympus, a type of camera lens produced by Olympus Corporation.

“The photographer used an Olympus lens to capture the perfect shot.”

4. proper noun

Olympus, a fictional planet in the Star Trek universe.

“The crew of the spaceship Enterprise visited the planet Olympus.”

5. noun

A place of great beauty or achievement.

“The concert hall was a veritable Olympus of music and art.”

Synonyms

  • heaven
  • paradise

Antonyms

  • abyss
  • hell