Synonyms & related words for marathon

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of marathon — including footrace, race, regatta. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to marathon

Explore words related to marathon — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include marathoners, triathlon, miler, triathlete, runners, sprinting, sprints, steeplechase. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for marathon

Common synonyms for marathon include footrace, race, regatta — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does marathon come from?

The word marathon breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root marathon-, from Greek marathon (“Marathon (place)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.