jumpathonとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

jumpathon (複数形 jumpathons)

1. (informal) A charity fundraising event involving jumping (typically trampolining または skydiving).
   • 1983, Charles Harold Sandage, Vernon Ray Fryburger, Kim B. Rotzoll, Advertising theory and practice

     Telethons, jumpathons, dancathons, runathons, swimathons, and others are promoted through advertisements.

   • 2006, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, The AOPA pilot: voice of general aviation: Volume 49

     Graves decided to turn the day into a jumpathon to raise money for cancer research and donated $3500 to Jump for the Cause (www.jumpforthecause.com), a nonprofit organization that helps raise money for breast cancer research.