noun
telethon
TEHL-uh-thon
Telethon (noun) means a long televised event that asks viewers to donate money, usually by phone, for a charitable cause. Example: “The children's hospital telethon raised over a million pounds in one night.”
noun
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A long televised event that asks viewers to donate money, usually by phone, for a charitable cause.
"The children's hospital telethon raised over a million pounds in one night."
How to use telethon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA TV fundraiser where viewers phone in donations.
Common pairings
host a telethon
annual telethon
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Word forms
- Plural
- telethons
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The children's hospital _____ raised over a million pounds in one night.
Etymology
A blend of telephone and marathon.
Frequently asked questions
What does “telethon” mean?
The word “telethon” means a long televised event that asks viewers to donate money, usually by phone, for a charitable cause. In plain terms, a TV fundraiser where viewers phone in donations.
How do you pronounce “telethon”?
“Telethon” is pronounced TEHL-uh-thon (/ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “telethon” in a sentence?
Here is “telethon” used in a sentence: “The children's hospital telethon raised over a million pounds in one night.”
What part of speech is “telethon”?
“Telethon” is a noun.
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