1. quadrennial - Noun
2. quadrennial - Adjective
Comprising four years; as, a quadrennial period.
Occurring once in four years, or at the end of every four years; as, quadrennial games.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe Olympic Games are the quadrennial celebration of the springtime of humanity. Pierre de Coubertin
The Olympic Games are not just ordinary world championships but a quadrennial festival of universal youth. . . celebrated by each succeeding generation as it arrives on the threshold of adulthood. Pierre de Coubertin
At the same time (1995), the World Championship was changed from a quadrennial to a biannual event, and the European Handball Federation now began its own championship – which also acted as a regional qualifier for the World Championship. Source: Internet
The main purpose of the quadrennial Congress is to examine proposals to amend the Acts of the UPU, including the UPU Constitution, General Regulations, Convention and Postal Payment Services Agreement. Source: Internet
Lobbyists from both political parties say the behind-the-scenes festivities at the quadrennial gatherings are unfairly maligned. Source: Internet
A total of three participants will soon embark on the adventure to the large quadrennial meeting of Boy Scouts as representatives from local Boy Scout Troop No. 366. Source: Internet