marathon
Translation
marathon
Examples
He is training for a marathon.
He is training for a marathon.
It was a marathon meeting.
It was a marathon meeting.
Grammar Patterns
((to run a marathon)) to participate in a long-distance race He is training for a marathon.
((a marathon of sth.)) a long and difficult activity It was a marathon meeting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: long-distance race, endurance test
Etymology
From the legend of a Greek soldier running from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce a victory.
Memory Tips
The word itself sounds long, like the race: 'Ma-ra-thon'.