Omnium
noun
A cycle racing event consisting of several different races.
He won the gold medal in the men's omnium at the Olympics.
Often appears as...
- men's omnium
- women's omnium
noun
In financial terms, it represents a type of agreement or contract.
The company entered into an omnium with the bank to secure its financial future.
Often appears as...
- financial omnium
- omnium contract
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A cycle racing event consisting of several different races.
He won the gold medal in the men's omnium at the Olympics.
Often appears as...
- men's omnium
- women's omnium
noun
In financial terms, it represents a type of agreement or contract.
The company entered into an omnium with the bank to secure its financial future.
Often appears as...
- financial omnium
- omnium contract
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cycling Event
Omnium in this context refers to a multi-race cycling competition, not just a single race.
The cyclist trained hard for the omnium, knowing it included multiple events.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports Usage
'Omnium' is specifically used in track cycling, and using it in another sport may confuse listeners.
The commentator excitedly announced the start of the omnium.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic Term
Omnium is commonly heard during the Olympics, so associate it with major sporting events.
Viewers worldwide watched the Olympic omnium with great interest.
Pro Tip 1/3Cycling Event
Omnium in this context refers to a multi-race cycling competition, not just a single race.
The cyclist trained hard for the omnium, knowing it included multiple events.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports Usage
'Omnium' is specifically used in track cycling, and using it in another sport may confuse listeners.
The commentator excitedly announced the start of the omnium.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic Term
Omnium is commonly heard during the Olympics, so associate it with major sporting events.
Viewers worldwide watched the Olympic omnium with great interest.
Pro Tip 1/3Cycling Event
Omnium in this context refers to a multi-race cycling competition, not just a single race.
The cyclist trained hard for the omnium, knowing it included multiple events.
Pro Tip 2/3Sports Usage
'Omnium' is specifically used in track cycling, and using it in another sport may confuse listeners.
The commentator excitedly announced the start of the omnium.
Pro Tip 3/3Olympic Term
Omnium is commonly heard during the Olympics, so associate it with major sporting events.
Viewers worldwide watched the Olympic omnium with great interest.
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Quote examples
Laura Trott
English Athlete
I said back in 2010 when I was rubbish at the European championships, 'If I never win an omnium until 2012, I don't care.' I then won Olympic gold.
Quote examples
Laura Trott
English Athlete
I said back in 2010 when I was rubbish at the European championships, 'If I never win an omnium until 2012, I don't care.' I then won Olympic gold.
Example 1 of 1
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