radiothon: Meaning and Definition of

ra•di•o•thon

Pronunciation: (rā'dē-ō-thon"), [key]
— n.
  1. an on-the-air radio campaign, often lasting 24 hours or more, designed to raise money for a radio station, charity, the arts, etc., as from listeners phoning in and pledging specific donations, sometimes in exchange for gifts or premiums. Cf.
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