London Marathon Word Search
A free London Marathon word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: MARATHON, LONDON, BLACKHEATH, GREENWICH, TOWERBRIDGE, EMBANKMENT, THAMES, MALL, BUCKINGHAM, ELITE, WHEELCHAIR, MEDAL.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
London Marathon word list, defined
- MARATHON /məˈræθɒn/ · noun
- A long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) in length. A prolonged and arduous effort or activity. Related: long-distance run, ultramarathon, triathlon, marathon runner.
- EMBANKMENT /ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/ · noun
- A wall or bank of earth, stone, or other material built to carry a road or railway over low ground, or to prevent flooding of a river or the sea. Related: levee, dike, causeway, berm.
- MALL /mɔːl/ · noun
- A large indoor shopping center, typically with a variety of stores and restaurants. A pedestrian shopping street or area, especially in a town or city. Related: shopping center, mallard, market, bazaar.
- ELITE /ɪˈliːt/ · noun (also adjective)
- A select group or class of people regarded as the most skilled, powerful, or privileged within a society or field; also, a member of such a group. As an adjective, it describes the best or most skilled of a particular kind. Related: aristocracy, gentry, upper crust, cream.
- WHEELCHAIR /wɪltʃɛər/ · noun
- A chair with wheels, designed for use by people with mobility impairments, typically propelled by the user's hands or by a motor. Related: chair, mobility aid, wheelchair, scooter.
- MEDAL /ˈmɛdəl/ · noun
- A small object, typically made of metal, awarded to someone for winning a competition or achieving a particular standard. A medal can be made of various materials, such as gold, silver, or bronze. Related: award, prize, trophy, medallion.
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