Word
marathon
US/ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/
UK/mˈæɹəθən/
Definitions
01running race
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports
n. a long-distance running race that is exactly 42.195 kilometres (about 26 miles) long.
n. a long-distance road race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres.
日本語:マラソン※
“She trained for six months before she finally ran her first marathon.”
“Elite runners from across the globe gathered for the Boston Marathon, hoping to break the course record under ideal weather conditions.”
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Antonyms
02long activity
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. any activity that lasts a long time and needs a lot of energy or patience.
n. any contest, event, or task that is notably long in duration and requires exceptional endurance.
日本語:マラソン※
“The final negotiation was a ten-hour marathon that left everyone exhausted.”
“The coding session turned into a forty-eight-hour marathon as the developers scrambled to patch the security vulnerability before the product launch.”
Synonyms
03watching media
C1 · Advanced Informal
v. to watch many episodes of a TV show or several movies in a row.
v. to consume a large volume of media content, such as a television series or film franchise, in a single continuous session.
“We decided to marathon the entire trilogy on Saturday afternoon.”
“During the holiday break, they opted to marathon the complete series, finishing all five seasons in less than a week.”
Usage
Often used transitively with a TV show or film series as the direct object.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “marathon” in context.
Verb
01. complete a marathon
“It was a huge personal achievement for him to complete the marathon in under four hours.”
verb + noun
02. enter a marathon
“Thousands of amateur runners enter the London Marathon every year.”
verb + noun
03. run a marathon
“She has been training for six months to run her first marathon.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. annual marathon
“The city prepares for months to host the annual marathon in the spring.”
adj + noun
05. grueling marathon
“After a grueling marathon session of negotiations, the two companies finally reached an agreement.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. marathon runner
“The elite marathon runner crossed the finish line while the crowd cheered loudly.”
noun + noun
07. marathon training
“You need to follow a strict marathon training schedule to avoid injuries.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. in a marathon
“Pacing yourself is the most important strategy when competing in a marathon.”
prep + noun
09. marathons in days
Real-World Examples
“The singer-songwriter’s performance at the Old Bookbinders is part of a marathon effort to play a gig every day this year.” “But after running the New York marathon, she got injured.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek Μαραθών (Marathṓn). Doublet of marathon.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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