First Known Use: 1690
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1marquee
noun mar·quee \mär-ˈkē\
: a covered structure over the entrance to a building (such as a hotel or theater)
: a sign over the entrance to a theater that shows the name of the show, movie, play, etc., and the names of the main performers
: a large tent that is set up for an outdoor event (such as a party)
Full Definition of MARQUEE
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) b : a sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers
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Origin of MARQUEE
modification of French marquise, literally, marchioness
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2marquee
adjective
: very popular and well known
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First Known Use of MARQUEE
1946
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