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Marathon

/ˈmæɹəθən/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Marathon"

noun

1
A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race.
2
(by extension) Any extended or sustained activity.
"He had a cleaning marathon the night before his girlfriend came over."

verb

1
To run a marathon.
2
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."

🔄 Synonyms of "Marathon"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
endurance contestnoun	any long and arduous undertaking
battle of marathon	The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC during the first Persian invasion of Greece.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Marathon"

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Word	Definition
battle of marathon	The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC during the first Persian invasion of Greece.
endurance contestnoun	any long and arduous undertaking
racenoun	A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.
tournamentnoun	A series of games; either the same game played many times, or a succession of games related by a single theme; played competitively to determine a single winning team or individual.
runnoun	Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
gamenoun	A playful or competitive activity.
coursenoun	A sequence of events.
ouachitanoun	A river, the Ouachita River, which flows through Arkansas and Louisiana.
ultramarathonnoun	A running race over a distance longer than 42.195 km (26 miles 385 yard), the length of a standard marathon.
slognoun	(intransitive) To walk slowly or doggedly, encountering resistance.
ultradistancenoun	A very great distance.
footracenoun	A race run on foot.
gauntletnoun	(figuratively) Any challenging, difficult, or painful ordeal, often one performed for atonement or punishment.
ordealnoun	(figuratively) A painful or trying experience.
grindverb	(transitive) To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
trialnoun	An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.
epicnoun	(colloquial, slang, informal) Extending beyond the usual or ordinary.
long-haulnoun	Alternative spelling of long haul. [(usually hyphenated) Travelling a long distance.]
treknoun	A slow or difficult journey.
testnoun	A challenge, trial.