talkathon

English

Etymology

From talk +‎ -athon.

Noun

talkathon (plural talkathons)

1. A lengthy speech, discussion or debate.
   • 1945 March 26, Ernest B. Vaccaro, “Another Senate Talkathon On Anti-Lynch Bill Looms”, in The Evening Independent‎^[1]:

     Another senate talkathon shaped up today as southern solons fashioned a vocal onslaught against new anti-lynching legislation.

   • 1979 November 19, “Nation: Soured SALT”, in TIME‎^[2]:

     Moreover, opponents are threatening a prolonged talkathon that could drag on into next year's presidential primary season.

   • 2007 July 19, Carl Hulse, “Stymied by G.O.P., Democrats Stop Debate on Iraq”, in New York Times‎^[3]:

     Republicans accused Democrats of wasting time on a fruitless talkathon.