marquee

🇺🇸 /mɑːrˈkiː/ 🇬🇧 /mɑːˈkiː/
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noun
R

A large, often temporary structure with a roof and open sides, used for outdoor events.

The guests enjoyed the party under the spacious marquee.

R

A covered entrance to a building, often with a sign or awning.

The theater's marquee displayed the names of the lead actors.

adjective
R

The most prominent or main event or feature.

The marquee event of the festival was the fireworks display.

translation

n. A large, often temporary structure with a roof and open sides, used for outdoor events.; A covered entrance to a building, often with a sign or awning.
adj. The most prominent or main event or feature.

Word Forms

Plural marquees