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Definition marathon in American English

marathon noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmerəˌθɑn/
1

a race in which people run on roads over a distance of 42 kilometers or about 26 miles

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
2

an activity that takes a long time to complete and needs a lot of energy and determination

Example

The meeting turned out to be a bit of a marathon.

Example

marathon talks/negotiations

Synonyms and related words
heavy lifting ask work
Definition marathon in American English