Main Entry:

¹mar·quee

Pronunciation:

\mär-ˈkē\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

modification of French marquise, literally, marchioness

Date:

1690

1chiefly British : a large tent set up for an outdoor party, reception, or exhibition2 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