Marathon

Word MARATHON
Character 8
Hyphenation marathon
Pronunciations /ˈmæɹəθən/

Definitions and meanings of "Marathon"

What do we mean by marathon?

A cross-country footrace of 26 miles, 385 yards (42.195 kilometers). noun

A long-distance race other than a footrace. noun

A contest of endurance. noun

An event or activity that requires prolonged effort, endurance, or attention. noun

A footrace of 26 miles 385 yards. noun

Any long and arduous undertaking, straining the endurance of the participants. noun

A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians. noun

A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race. noun

Any extended or sustained activity. noun

A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians noun

A footrace of 26 miles 385 yards noun

Any long and arduous undertaking noun

A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race.

(by extension) Any extended or sustained activity.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Marathon

The word "marathon" in example sentences

Marathon Query I'm curious how the usage of the term marathon and derivatives evolved in your ... ❋ Haji Mohd Daud Abd Rahman (2010)

Marathon Query I'm curious how the usage of the term marathon and derivatives evolved in your publications .... ❋ The Bangkok Post (2010)

Fogle's athletic aspirations and weight management aside, his participation in the marathon is all about promoting Subway sandwiches as fuel for fast runners. ❋ Jennifer LaRue Huget (2010)

From the fabled story of Phidippides and the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. to Spiridon Louis 'unforeseen 1896 Athens Olympic marathon triumph, the marathon is a part of our history. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Several months ago, Mr. Nihous started what he called his "marathon" across France to gather the required signatures. ❋ By MAÏA De La BAUME (2012)

He wrote the 571-page tome in short "marathon" bursts while working as a cancer researcher by day, because, he says, wanted to see the whole picture of the disease he worked with in minute detail. ❋ Sarah Barmak (2010)

The deal to extricate the Treasury from its American International Group Inc. investment was hammered out in marathon meetings this week. ❋ Serena Ng (2010)

Sept. 4: Spike's Band of Brothers marathon is well worth the time ❋ Unknown (2010)

After suffering agonies of embarrassment over a news report the Marine Corp Marathon had rebuffed the RtRSa/oF's offer to join hands and share potties this coming weekend -- the marathon is set for the next morning -- the organizers of Stewart's rally have rebounded in a big way, hiring what may be the largest portable toilet company in the country, United Site Services, to provide relief to Saturday's rally attendees. ❋ Lisa De Moraes (2010)

The thing with the marathon is that the audience doesn't get to see the whole floor, especially for those watching at home. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Meredith went to the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment for what she calls a marathon day of testing with advanced ultrasound, a fetal echocardiogram, and MRI imaging. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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