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radiothon

ra·di·o·thon
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh-thon]
    • /ˈreɪ di oʊˌθɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh-thon]
    • /ˈreɪ di oʊˌθɒn/

Definitions of radiothon word

  • noun radiothon an on-the-air radio campaign, often lasting 24 hours or more, designed to raise money for a radio station, charity, the arts, etc., as from listeners phoning in and pledging specific donations, sometimes in exchange for gifts or premiums. 1
  • noun radiothon a lengthy or prolonged radio programme, usually to raise money for charity 0

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Origin of radiothon

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65, Americanism; radio + -thon

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Parts of speech for Radiothon

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

radiothon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

radiothon usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for radiothon

noun radiothon

  • fundraiser — a person who solicits contributions or pledges.

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