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1mar·quee

noun \mär-ˈkē\

Definition of MARQUEE

1
chiefly British : a large tent set up for an outdoor party, reception, or exhibition
2
a : a permanent canopy often of metal and glass projecting over an entrance (as of a hotel or theater)
b : a sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers

Examples of MARQUEE

  1. She dreamed of seeing her name on the theater marquee.

Origin of MARQUEE

modification of French marquise, literally, marchioness
First Known Use: 1690

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with MARQUEE

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2marquee

adjective

Definition of MARQUEE

: having or associated with the name recognition and attraction of one whose name appears on a marquee : big-name, star <marquee athletes> <marquee events>

First Known Use of MARQUEE

1946

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