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talkathon

/ˈtɔːkəθɑːn/
talk · a · thon
Plural:talkathons
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• noun

1

An exceptionally long session of talking, discussion, debate, or broadcasting, such as a prolonged legislative speech or an extended radio or television interview program.

Example

"The committee meeting turned into a six-hour talkathon before the members finally reached a compromise."

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• Rhymes for talkathon

• Nearby Words

talinum
talisman
talk
talkathon
talkative
talkatively
talkativeness

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a blend of "talk" and "marathon," using the suffix "-athon" to denote a prolonged or endurance-testing event.

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