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Definition of marathoner

marathoner

/ˈmær.ə.θɑː.nɚ/
mar · a · thon · er
Plural:marathoners
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• noun

1

A runner who competes in or completes a marathon, or a person who participates in any prolonged endurance contest.

Example

"The seasoned marathoner maintained a steady pace throughout the first twenty miles of the race."

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• Rhymes for marathoner

• Nearby Words

maranta
maraschino
marathon
marathoner
maraud
marauder
marble

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from 'marathon' plus the agentive suffix '-er'. The race itself is named after the Greek plain of Marathon, from which the messenger Pheidippides famously ran to Athens in 490 BCE to announce victory over the Persians.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marathoner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marathoner
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