Meaning of Olympic Valley | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A valley formed by the river Alpheus, Ilia, Greece, site of Olympia.
2. An unincorporated community in Placer County, California, United States.
3. A valley in the Sierra Nevada, Placer County, California, United States, named after this community.

Examples

“The Eighth Olympic Winter Games, which start⟳ Feb. 18 in California's "Olympic Valley," will be marked by a 4-cent commemorative stamp⟳ which features the five entwined circles, Olympic symbol, and a snow⟳ crystal which fixes the time of the year. […] The stamp⟳ will have⟳ its first-day ceremony at the "Olympic Valley, California" postal station, set⟳ up especially by the Tahoe City Post⟳ Office at the site of the games to accommodate athletes and visitors.”

“[page 734] The centerpiece of Olympic Valley is the Village at Squaw Valley […] a pedestrian mall at the base⟳ of several four-story ersatz-Bavarian-style stone-and-timber buildings, where you’ll find⟳ restaurants, high-end condo rentals, boutiques, and cafés. […] [page 735] The best restaurant at Olympic Valley is also the finest in the entire Tahoe Basin, the epitome of discreet chic and a must-visit for all serious foodies.”

“Julia Mancuso (10), who grew up in Olympic Valley, and Lindsey Vonn celebrate⟳ their downhill medals.”

“To go to Squaw Valley, instead of taking Route 267 continue⟳ on around the lake a bit to Tahoe City and pick⟳ up Highway 89, which will enter⟳ the Olympic Valley.”

“Just about everyone knows the mountains, lifts, snow⟳ and sunshine combine⟳ above the Olympic Valley to create⟳ ideal conditions for skiing and snowboarding.”

“Opponents say⟳ the development will double⟳ the population of Olympic Valley. They say⟳ 40% of the new traffic generated will travel⟳ into the basin, increasing the amount of sediment transported to the lake and raising nitrate emissions—two major threats to Tahoe's world-renowned clarity.”

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