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)
The hotel doorman was stationed under the marquee.
b
: a sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers
The brightly lighted marquee displayed the title of the movie currently featured.
Examples of marquee in a Sentence
Noun
She dreamed of seeing her name on the theater marquee.
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Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Some names had been ripped off the lobby marquee, but were still billing Medicare from that address.
—William La Jeunesse, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
With nearly three months left in the 2025-26 season, the UConn women’s basketball team already has another marquee non-conference matchup on its schedule for 2026-27.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Back in February 2025, the 62nd Publicists Awards honored the teams behind Wicked and All About Agatha with its marquee prizes.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Some names had been ripped off the lobby marquee, but were still billing Medicare from that address.
—William La Jeunesse, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
That showdown closes out a marquee three-game road trip that began Sunday in Cleveland and continues Tuesday in San Antonio.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
With nearly three months left in the 2025-26 season, the UConn women’s basketball team already has another marquee non-conference matchup on its schedule for 2026-27.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquee. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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