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marquee Definition

mar·quee (mär kē′)

noun

  1. Chiefly Brit. a large tent with open sides, esp. one used for some outdoor entertainment
  2. ☆ a rooflike structure or awning projecting over an entrance, as to a theater

Etymology: false sing. < Fr marquise (misunderstood as pl.), an awning, canopy over an officer's tent, lit., marquise: reason for name uncert.

adjective

Informal so well-known or well-publicized as to attract large audiences a marquee event

marquee Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • erect: The Sikh temple was a marquee erected in the Pavilion grounds.
  • scroll: Display your own custom message in vivd 3D with the 3D scrolling marquee.
  • hire: Without a venue we are looking into hiring a marquee.
  • decorate: As I had been decorating the marquee until after midnight I hadn't got much sleep but I didn't feel at all tired!
  • accommodate: The site can accommodate a marquee for 150 guests ( allowing for the dance floor ).

Noun used with modifier

  • hospitality: Why not have your very own hospitality marquee at the event.
  • craft: The craft marquee will be holding a whole host of stalls in addition to an exhibition by the Arnold Photographic Society.
  • luxury: This special event will be held in a luxury marquee.
  • wedding: Everything is catered for from a wedding marquee to a patio table.

Adjective modifier

  • floral: Gold medal at Hampton Court Flower Show 2005 floral marquee.
  • heated: A heated, dry location ( such as a heated marquee or dressing room ) is needed, within walking distance from performance area.
  • giant: The event will be held in a giant show marquee on the pitch surely an evening not to be missed!
  • stylish: We provide everything from a superb range of menus at affordable prices to superb stylish marquee.
  • huge: I saw workmen putting up lights on the huge marquee of the theater, my name on top of everything.
  • large: The stand-up, who played the large Pod marquee last year, has instead chosen a room with about a third the capacity.

Preposition: on

lawn: What is the answer - a marquee on the lawn?

Modifies a noun

  • hire: Marquee hire is also very popular for outdoor events.
  • moon: Lloyd: " Marquee Moon ' is the only song that has that.
  • tent: The broken marquee tent pole, the only item to be damaged in the storm.
  • reception: The garden may also be hired for marquee receptions - please ask for details.