readathon
readathon · readathons
An event during which people read books in order to raise money for charityAn event during which people read books in order to raise money for charity.
Meaning
1 sensesAn event during which people read books in order to raise money for charity.
Origin
Blend of read + marathon; compare telethon, walkathon, etc.Blend of read + marathon; compare telethon, walkathon, etc.
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Forms
plural: readathons| Singular | readathon |
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See also
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