marathon
noun/ˈmærəθɑn/
Frequency rank: #3,410 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A long-distance running race of 26.2 miles (42.195 km), or anything requiring great endurance.
Example sentence
She crossed the finish line of her first marathon with tears of joy streaming down her face.
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