English Explanatory Dictionary

telethon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/

Word forms

telethon telethons

Etymology

A blend of telephone + marathon.

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