26984 words

marathon

7 definitions • 8 examples
1
a running race of slightly over 26 miles (42.195 kilometres):

Examples:

the London/New York marathon
She did/ran her first marathon in just under three hours.
2
an activity that takes a long time and makes you very tired:

Examples:

The election broadcast, a nine-hour marathon, lasts until seven o'clock in the morning.
3
related to marathons (= running races):

Examples:

a marathon runner
4
used to describe something that takes a very long time and makes you very tired:

Examples:

I had a marathon session marking 55 tests yesterday.
5
a long race, run on roads, of 26.2 miles or 42.2 kilometers:

Examples:

The New York City marathon begins in Staten Island and ends in Manhattan’s Central Park.
6
A marathon is also an activity that continues for a very long time:

Examples:

a dance marathon
7
A marathon activity is one that continues for a very long time:

Examples:

The marathon negotiating session lasted all night.

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