Pronunciation: /ˈmærəˌθɑn/

Definitions of marathon

noun a long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 km)

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a marathon on TV.

A2 She trained for months to run a marathon.

B1 The marathon had participants from all over the world.

B2 Running a marathon requires a lot of endurance and preparation.

C1 The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious races in the world.

C2 He set a new world record in the marathon, finishing in just over two hours.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a marathon

Example Sentences

A1 She ran a marathon race last weekend.

A2 He completed a marathon training program to prepare for the race.

B1 The marathon runner crossed the finish line with a new personal best time.

B2 The marathon event attracted participants from all over the world.

C1 The marathon route took runners through scenic landscapes and historic landmarks.

C2 The marathon champion set a new world record for the fastest time ever recorded.

Examples of marathon in a Sentence

formal The annual city marathon attracts thousands of participants from all over the world.

informal I can't believe I signed up for a marathon next month, I hope I can finish it!

slang Running a marathon is no joke, it's a real test of endurance.

figurative Getting through a difficult project at work can feel like running a mental marathon.

Grammatical Forms of marathon

plural

marathons

comparative

more marathon

superlative

most marathon

present tense

marathons

future tense

will marathon

perfect tense

have marathoned

continuous tense

is marathoning

singular

marathon

positive degree

marathon

infinitive

to marathon

gerund

marathoning

participle

marathoned

Origin and Evolution of marathon

First Known Use: 1896 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'marathon' originates from the legend of a Greek soldier named Pheidippides who ran from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to deliver news of a military victory.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a long-distance race of approximately 26.2 miles, the term 'marathon' has evolved to also represent any endurance event or task that requires great effort and stamina.