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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Noun
Best known for his roots in Paris’ underground graffiti scene of the 1980s, Kongo has since collaborated with marquee automotive brands including Porsche, bringing his signature bursts of color, layered typography and urban energy to bespoke commissions.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
TruTV will continue to have Rally coverage before and after the McEnroes’ stints, while TNT handles marquee match presentations.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Adjective
Its flagship daily show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, is the marquee global arena for spirited debate and conversation with world leaders, newsmakers, cultural figures, and subject matter experts.
—Time Pr, Time, 23 Apr. 2026
Outrage quickly ensued as Angelenos encountered both technical difficulties and sky-high prices for even non-marquee events, with many lower-bowl seats going for multiple hundreds of dollars and in some cases, thousands.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquee. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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