telethon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of telethon
1945–50; tele- 1 + -thon ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Springsteen performed the song as the opening number of “A Tribute To Heroes,” the national post-9/11 telethon benefiting victims and their families.
From Salon • Feb. 10, 2026
Sir Lenny Henry is to host Comic Relief for the final time when the BBC fundraising telethon returns in March.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2024
One of Robertson’s innovations was to use the secular talk-show format on the network’s flagship show, the “700 Club,” which grew out of a telethon when Robertson asked 700 viewers for monthly $10 contributions.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2023
Who knows whether Reed’s tirade worked like a telethon and enticed a major corporation to throw some money at Bethune-Cookman.
From Washington Post • Jan. 20, 2023
The county executive of Baltimore County helped lead a telethon that raised money for the widow of Sergeant Prothero and his children.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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