Telethon – A TV programme broadcast to raise money, for charity
(Pronounced tel-i-thon)
To remember the definition of the word telethon, use the following mnemonic:
If I go on the telly and wear a thong my friends say they will give money to charity.
Examples of telethon in a sentence
The telethon is set to air September 5, 2020, on BBC 1
The actress has a planned appearance with other stars on the Stand Up to Cancer telethon.
You can work the phone lines at a telethon, walk dogs at the animal shelter, package food at a food bank, and much more.
