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The correct spelling is marathon.
How to pronounce marathon
/ˈmæɹəθən/
nounIPA: /ˈmæɹəθən/
Say it like: Mar-ath-on
The correct spelling is marathon. A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race. For example: "He had a cleaning marathon the night before his girlfriend came over."
Usage Examples
“He had a cleaning marathon the night before his girlfriend came over.”
“We're going to marathon Star Trek next weekend.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race.
- 2.(by extension) Any extended or sustained activity.
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.
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