walkathon

walk·a·thon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-kuh-thon]
- /ˈwɔ kəˌθɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-kuh-thon]
- /ˈwɔ kəˌθɒn/

Definitions of walkathon word

noun walkathon a long-distance walking race for testing endurance. 1
noun walkathon such a contest held to raise funds for a charity or special cause, with supporters or sponsors pledging to donate a sum for a specific contestant or team for each mile walked or for the total miles covered. 1
noun walkathon A long-distance walk, either as a race or in aid of charity. 1
noun walkathon a long-distance walk organized to raise money for charity 0

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Origin of walkathon

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; walk + -athon

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Parts of speech for Walkathon

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walkathon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

walkathon usage trend in Literature

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