marathon

[ mar-uh-thon, -thuhn ]

/ ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR marathon ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a foot race over a course measuring 26 miles 385 yards (42 kilometers 195 meters).

any long-distance race.

any contest, event, or the like, of great, or greater than normal, length or duration or requiring exceptional endurance: a dance marathon; a sales marathon.

Origin of marathon

First recorded in 1895–1900; allusion to Pheidippides' 26-mile (42-kilometer) run from Marathon to Athens to carry news of the Greek victory over the Persians in 490 b.c.

Words nearby marathon

marasmus, Marat, Maratha, Maratha Confederacy, Marathi, marathon, Marathon, Battle of, marathoner, marathon group, Marathonian, Marat, Jean-Paul

Definition for marathon (2 of 2)

Marathon

[ mar-uh-thon ]

/ ˈmær əˌθɒn /

noun

a plain in SE Greece, in Attica: the Athenians defeated the Persians here 490 b.c.

an ancient village that is near this plain.

Classical Mythology. a son of Epopeus and the father of Corinthus.

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for marathon

Portlandia marathon—9 am-2:30 pm, IFCBecause what better time than Turkey Day to put on a bird on it?
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Weekend TV Guide: Must-See Marathons, Specials, and Parades|Kevin Fallon|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Thanksgiving with Friends marathon—10 am—TBSA marathon of every Thanksgiving episode of Friends.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Weekend TV Guide: Must-See Marathons, Specials, and Parades|Kevin Fallon|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It would be like making a decision about whether or not to keep exercising at mile 24 of a marathon.
Jon Stewart Talks ‘Rosewater’ and the ‘Chickensh-t’ Democrats’ Midterm Massacre|Marlow Stern|November 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
More probable are smaller attacks like the Boston marathon bombing.
Why’s Al Qaeda So Strong? Washington Has (Literally) No idea|Bruce Riedel|November 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The subject of a dozen-odd panels, commissions, marathon negotiating sessions?
The Battle of the Deficit Bulge Has Been Won|Daniel Gross|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner|J. W. Duffield
This important work was paid for by Athens out of her share in the spoils of Marathon.
Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8)|Various
So he speedily made his preparations, and drew up his small force on the plain of Marathon, between the mountains and the sea.
The Story of the Greeks|H. A. Guerber
One story has it that it was built on the spot where the Marathon runner fell dead, after telling in a word his news of victory.
The Ship Dwellers|Albert Bigelow Paine
In the Marathon—most important of all—as many as a dozen would probably be taken.
Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner|J. W. Duffield

British Dictionary definitions for marathon (1 of 2)

marathon

/ (ˈmærəθən) /

noun

a race on foot of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 kilometres): an event in the modern Olympics

any long or arduous task, assignment, etc
(as modifier)a marathon effort

Word Origin for marathon

referring to the feat of the messenger who ran more than 20 miles from Marathon to Athens to bring the news of victory in 490 bc

British Dictionary definitions for marathon (2 of 2)

Marathon

/ (ˈmærəθən) /

noun

a plain in Attica northeast of Athens: site of a victory of the Athenians and Plataeans over the Persians (490 bc)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	marathon
释义	marathon [ mar-uh-thon, -thuhn ] / ˈmær əˌθɒn, -θən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR marathon ON THESAURUS.COM noun a foot race over a course measuring 26 miles 385 yards (42 kilometers 195 meters). any long-distance race. any contest, event, or the like, of great, or greater than normal, length or duration or requiring exceptional endurance: a dance marathon; a sales marathon. Origin of marathon First recorded in 1895–1900; allusion to Pheidippides' 26-mile (42-kilometer) run from Marathon to Athens to carry news of the Greek victory over the Persians in 490 b.c. Words nearby marathon marasmus, Marat, Maratha, Maratha Confederacy, Marathi, marathon, Marathon, Battle of, marathoner, marathon group, Marathonian, Marat, Jean-Paul Definition for marathon (2 of 2) Marathon [ mar-uh-thon ] / ˈmær əˌθɒn / noun a plain in SE Greece, in Attica: the Athenians defeated the Persians here 490 b.c. an ancient village that is near this plain. Classical Mythology. a son of Epopeus and the father of Corinthus. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for marathon Portlandia marathon—9 am-2:30 pm, IFCBecause what better time than Turkey Day to put on a bird on it? The Ultimate Thanksgiving Weekend TV Guide: Must-See Marathons, Specials, and Parades\|Kevin Fallon\|November 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Thanksgiving with Friends marathon—10 am—TBSA marathon of every Thanksgiving episode of Friends. The Ultimate Thanksgiving Weekend TV Guide: Must-See Marathons, Specials, and Parades\|Kevin Fallon\|November 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It would be like making a decision about whether or not to keep exercising at mile 24 of a marathon. Jon Stewart Talks ‘Rosewater’ and the ‘Chickensh-t’ Democrats’ Midterm Massacre\|Marlow Stern\|November 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST More probable are smaller attacks like the Boston marathon bombing. Why’s Al Qaeda So Strong? Washington Has (Literally) No idea\|Bruce Riedel\|November 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The subject of a dozen-odd panels, commissions, marathon negotiating sessions? The Battle of the Deficit Bulge Has Been Won\|Daniel Gross\|October 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium. Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner\|J. W. Duffield This important work was paid for by Athens out of her share in the spoils of Marathon. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8)\|Various So he speedily made his preparations, and drew up his small force on the plain of Marathon, between the mountains and the sea. The Story of the Greeks\|H. A. Guerber One story has it that it was built on the spot where the Marathon runner fell dead, after telling in a word his news of victory. The Ship Dwellers\|Albert Bigelow Paine In the Marathon—most important of all—as many as a dozen would probably be taken. Bert Wilson, Marathon Winner\|J. W. Duffield British Dictionary definitions for marathon (1 of 2) marathon / (ˈmærəθən) / noun a race on foot of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 kilometres): an event in the modern Olympics any long or arduous task, assignment, etc (as modifier)a marathon effort Word Origin for marathon referring to the feat of the messenger who ran more than 20 miles from Marathon to Athens to bring the news of victory in 490 bc British Dictionary definitions for marathon (2 of 2) Marathon / (ˈmærəθən) / noun a plain in Attica northeast of Athens: site of a victory of the Athenians and Plataeans over the Persians (490 bc) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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