marathoner

noun

mar·​a·​thon·​er ˈmer-ə-ˌthä-nər How to pronounce marathoner (audio)
ˈma-rə-
: someone (such as a runner) who takes part in a marathon
marathoning noun

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The results showed that an increase of just one microgram per cubic meter in PM2.5 levels correlated with a 32-second-slower finishing time for male marathoners and a 25-second-slower finishing time for female ones. Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025 That may not sound like much, but for competitive marathoners seeking new personal records, every second counts. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025 Whitehead, a double amputee marathoner, has now finished 82 career marathons, finally checking Miami off his list yesterday. Ethan Mannello, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2025 This triggers a variety of problems, including constricting the blood vessels that supply your muscles with oxygen—bad news for a marathoner. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marathoner

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First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marathoner was in 1923

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“Marathoner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marathoner. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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marathoner

noun
mar·​a·​thon·​er ˈmar-ə-ˌthän-ər How to pronounce marathoner (audio)
: one (as a runner) who takes part in a marathon
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