telethon en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/ (UK)
Etymology
A blend of telephone + marathon.
Meanings
- A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| telethons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
es teletón (television event) · fr téléthon (television event) · el τηλεμαραθώνιος (television event)