noun
- a lengthy television program broadcast to raise money for charity
Examples
- The annual telethon raised over two million dollars for children’s hospitals.
- Celebrities volunteered to answer phones during the 24-hour telethon.
- The local TV station organized a telethon to help flood victims.
- Viewers called in pledges throughout the weekend telethon.
- The charity’s telethon featured musical performances and guest speakers.
- She donated fifty dollars after watching the telethon appeal.