marquee

[US]/mɑː'kiː/
[UK]/mɑr'ki/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a large tent-like structure; a canopy; a selection box in computer programming.
Word Forms
Pluralmarquees

Phrases & Collocations

marquee sign

outdoor marquee

event marquee

marquee tent

marquee hire

marquee wedding

marquee party

Example Sentences

The marquee outside the theater displayed the showtimes.

We set up a marquee for the outdoor wedding reception.

The marquee event attracted a large crowd of attendees.

The marquee player scored the winning goal.

The company rented a marquee for the corporate event.

There was a marquee sign announcing the grand opening.

The marquee artist will be performing at the festival.

The marquee lights illuminated the night sky.

The marquee venue provided a unique setting for the event.

The marquee attraction of the carnival was the Ferris wheel.

Real-world Examples

Let's go down to another marquee race, Georgia.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation October 2022

" Talking about Muriel? " inquired George, reemerging from the marquee with Fred.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

This was a marquee issue for Republicans during this round of relief.

Source: NPR News July 2020 Compilation

But the stream of movies with Tom Hanks on the marquee has never sputtered.

Source: The Atlantic Monthly (Article Edition)

But the marquee attraction is " Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge."

Source: CNN Reading Selection

Broadway theaters are expected to dim their marquee lights Wednesday night in memory of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Source: NPR News February 2014 Compilation

Breakfast was not yet over before the men came to put up the marquee.

Source: Garden Party (Part 1)

He owns a lot of property down south, nothing marquee.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 4

Must they be hidden by a marquee?

Source: Garden Party (Part 1)

" Where do you want the marquee put, mother" ?

Source: Garden Party (Part 1)

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