marathon
Translation
marathon, endurance contest
Examples
He is training for his first marathon.
He is training for his first marathon.
Finishing the project was a real marathon.
Finishing the project was a real marathon.
Grammar Patterns
a marathon a long-distance race She ran her first marathon last year.
a marathon of (sth.) a long and difficult activity The negotiation was a marathon of talks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: race, endurance test
Etymology
From the Greek legend of a messenger running from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce a victory.
Memory Tips
Imagine a very long road, stretching on and on, just like the long 'aaaa' sound in 'marathon'.