How to pronounce“marathon”in English
IPA/ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/
Syllablesma·ra·thon
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Definitions of “marathon”
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noun
A 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.
noun
Any extended or sustained activity.
“He had a cleaning marathon the night before his girlfriend came over.”
verb
To run a marathon.
“In less than two years, they and their family and friends have skydived, marathoned, tray-baked and dinner-danced their way to £130,000 for Duchenne research through their help4harry campaign.”
verb
To watch or read a large number of instalments of (a film, book, TV series, etc.) in one sitting.
“We're going to marathon Star Trek next weekend.”