Plural of marathon
regular plural
The plural of marathon is marathons.
Forms of marathon
| Singular | marathon /ˈmæɹəθən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | marathons |
| Countable | countable |
Marathons in a sentence
- One of the feetful of marathons that are a study of efficiency, Berlin also boasts supportive crowds and tremendous excitement.1998, Dennis Craythorn, Rich Hanna, The Ultimate Guide to International Marathons, →ISBN, page 194. From the entry footful
- The Kissinger marathons were rooted in a belief that the litmus test of any diplomatic accord was whether it took hold as intended, and endured.2025 December 4, Ned Temko, “With shuttle diplomacy, Trump echoes Kissinger. Sort of.”, in The Christian Science Monitor, archived from…. From the entry Kissinger
- Carlsen also has been engaging in online marathons of "bullet chess," exactly the kind of attention-disrupting, energy-draining stunt contenders are supposed to avoid.2021 November 24, Tyler Cowen, “Chess Is an Esport Now. Get Used to It.”, in The Washington Post. From the entry bullet
Meaning of marathon
- noun A 42.195-kilometre (26-mile-385-yard) road race.
- noun Any extended or sustained activity.
- verb To run a marathon.
Questions about the plural of marathon
- What is the plural of marathon?
- The plural of marathon is marathons.
- Is marathon countable?
- Marathon is a countable noun.
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