Definitions for walkathonˈwɔ kəˌθɒn

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

walk•a•thonˈwɔ kəˌθɒn(n.)

  1. a long-distance walking race.

    Category: Common Vocabulary, Sport

  2. such a race held to raise funds for a charity or cause.

    Category: Common Vocabulary, Sport

Origin of walkathon:

1930–35

Wiktionary

  1. walkathon(Noun)

    a long-distance walk, either as a race or in aid of charity

  2. Origin: From walk + marathon


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