KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋmærәˏθɑn,-θәn 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊmærәθәn 〕
Overview of noun marathon
The noun marathon has 3 senses
- marathon, endurance contest -- (any long and arduous undertaking)
- marathon -- (a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards)
- Marathon, battle of Marathon -- (a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians)
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