marathon

/ˈmɛrəθɑn/
noun
  1. A long-distance running race of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers).
    • She trained for six months to run her first marathon.
    • He finished the marathon in just over four hours.
    • The Boston Marathon is one of the oldest and most famous marathons in the world.
  2. A very long and difficult task or event that requires great endurance.
    • The final exam felt like a marathon of questions.
    • Cleaning the entire house turned into a weekend marathon.
    • The meeting was a marathon that lasted over six hours.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Extremely long and requiring great endurance.
    • We went on a marathon shopping trip to find the perfect gift.
    • The movie was a marathon three-hour epic.
    • They had a marathon study session before the test.
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