Meaning of the word "running time" in English

What does "running time" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

running time

US /ˈrʌnɪŋ taɪm/

UK /ˈrʌn.ɪŋ taɪm/

the length of time that a movie, play, or other performance lasts

Example:

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The movie has a running time of two hours and fifteen minutes.

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What's the approximate running time for the concert?

Synonym:

duration length playtime showtime

the total time taken to complete a race or other athletic event

Example:

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His running time for the marathon was under three hours.

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The coach analyzed each athlete's running time to improve performance.

Synonym:

race time finish time lap time