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marathoner

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mar·​a·​thon·​er | \ ˈmer-ə-ˌthä-nər How to pronounce marathoner (audio) , ˈma-rə- \

Definition of marathoner

: someone (such as a runner) who takes part in a marathon
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Other Words from marathoner

marathoning \ ˈmer-​ə-​ˌthä-​niŋ How to pronounce marathoning (audio) , ˈma-​rə-​ \ noun

Examples of marathoner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And, today, dedicated Crossfitters, casual runners, and strict movie-marathoners-only can agree on one thing: Cyber Monday deals on Nike goods across the web are too good to miss. — Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, "The best Cyber Monday Nike deals on shoes and gear," 2 Dec. 2019 The shoes, which cost roughly $250, are now being used by recreational marathoners, according to the Wall Street Journal. — Fox News, "Record breaking Nike sneaker sparks competitive advantage debate ahead of New York City Marathon," 3 Nov. 2019 And Kenyan marathoner Brigid Kosgei made history by breaking the women’s marathon world record! — Paula Rogo, Essence, "Black Athlete Magic: Simone Biles and Coco Gauff Shattered Records And Made History," 14 Oct. 2019 Yesterday, marathoner Eliud Kipchoge became the first ever to break two hours. — Lisa Donovan, chicagotribune.com, "The Spin: President Trump’s Chicago trip will include fundraiser hosted by Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts - but no events on ballpark property, spokesman says.," 11 Oct. 2019 And people are taking note -- marathoners from all over the world go there to train before major races. — Faith Karimi And Idris Mukhtar, CNN, "The reasons why Kenyans always win marathons lie in one region," 6 Nov. 2019 Its purpose was to provide ideal conditions under which the world’s fastest marathoner could make history. — Nr Editors, National Review, "The Week," 24 Oct. 2019 Next year marks the 17th anniversary of the annual race, which attracts thousands of marathoners who cross the finish line and prove that #WomenRunTheWorld. — Health.com, "Health and Shape Are Hosting a Women's Half-Marathon! Here’s How to Register," 10 Oct. 2019 Some Koreans bitterly remember — really — that their marathoner had to run with a Japanese flag on his chest at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. — George Will, Twin Cities, "George Will: The Korean Peninsula: A dangerous neighborhood," 3 Oct. 2019

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First Known Use of marathoner

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marathoner was in 1923

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9 Jan 2020

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“Marathoner.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marathoner. Accessed 18 January 2020.

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marathoner

noun
How to pronounce marathoner (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of marathoner

: a runner who competes in a marathon

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