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Definitions for Marquee
[1] a tall rooflike projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars.
[2] a rooflike shelter, as of glass, projecting above an outer door and over a sidewalk or a terrace.
[3] Also marquess, marquise. British . a large tent or tentlike shelter with open sides, especially one for temporary use in outdoor entertainments, receptions, etc.
[4] superlative; headlining: a marquee basketball player.
[5] a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition, etc
[6] Also called: marquise mainly US and Canadian a canopy over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, etc
[7] (modifier) mainly US and Canadian celebrated or pre-eminent a marquee player
Words related to Marquee
awning, canopy, tent, signboard
Words nearby Marquee
marplot, marprelate, marq., marquand, marque, marquee, marquesan, marquesas islands, marquess, marquessate, marquetry
Origin of Marquee
1680–90; assumed singular of marquise, taken as plural
Words that may be confused with Marquee
marque, marquee, marquess, marquis, marquise
Word origin for Marquee
C17 (originally an officer's tent): invented singular form of marquise , erroneously taken to be plural