marathoner
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmærəˌθɒnər/
KK: /ˈmɛrəˌθɒnər/
noun
Definition
A person who runs in a marathon, which is a long-distance race of 26.2 miles.
Example
She trained for months to become a marathoner and complete her first race.
Conversation
Did you see that marathoner win the race yesterday?
Yeah, they were amazing! I can't believe how fast they ran.
I really admire those marathoners; they have such dedication.
Absolutely! I could never train for something like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
runner
athlete
competitor
Antonyms
nonrunner
spectator
bystander
Root Explanation
Marathoner → It is formed from 'Marathon' (from the Greek 'Marathon', referring to the site of the Battle of Marathon) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A marathoner is a person who runs a marathon, which is a long-distance race of 26.2 miles.
Memory Tip
Think of the historic site 'Marathon' where the long race originated, and remember that a marathoner is someone who runs that long distance.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.