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
She dreamed of seeing her name on the theater marquee.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 8 June 2026
The May consumer price index , out on Wednesday, will be the marquee data point of the week.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 June 2026
Best Things to Do The Grandin Theatre Showing new and classic movies, The Grandin Theatre anchors the historic Grandin Village district with its dazzling art deco design and an illuminated marquee that transports visitors to the golden age of cinema.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The Winding Creek Road compound is a marquee project for Terry Development, known locally for one-off custom projects rather than subdivisions.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquee. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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