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telethon
[ tel-uh-thon ]
/ ˈtɛl əˌθɒn /
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noun
a television broadcast lasting several hours, especially one soliciting support for a charity.
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teletex, teletext, teletheater, teletherapy, telethermometer, telethon, Teletype, Teletypesetter, teletypewriter, teletypist, teleutospore
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How to use telethon in a sentence
The Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can Choose telethon was just the beginning.
'Daily Show' Creator Lizz Winstead Is the Queen of Calling Bullshit|Caitlin Dickson|December 23, 2013|DAILY BEASTGeorge Clooney will also host a telethon on January 22 for MTV.
You know, Dave, I just love that split-screen telethon look with Frank in L.A. talking to Joey in Atlantic City.
British Dictionary definitions for telethon
telethon
/ (ˈtɛləˌθɒn) /
noun
a lengthy television programme to raise charity funds, etc
Word Origin for telethon
C20: from tele- + marathon
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