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)
The hotel doorman was stationed under the marquee.
b
: a sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers
The brightly lighted marquee displayed the title of the movie currently featured.
Examples of marquee in a Sentence
Noun
She dreamed of seeing her name on the theater marquee.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Arizonans also voted in a marquee U.S. Senate race between Republican former news anchor Kari Lake and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. that could help determine the party that controls the Senate chamber.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2023
Bergman will continue to have dominion over all of Disney’s marquee film stables, including Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation, 20th Century and Searchlight, as well as Disney Music Group and Disney Theatrical Group.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2023
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Noun
Michael will face off on the marquee on its new date against Miramax/Paramount’s Channing Tatum true crime movie, Roofman.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Arizonans also voted in a marquee U.S. Senate race between Republican former news anchor Kari Lake and U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. that could help determine the party that controls the Senate chamber.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
League-leaders Bayern Munich help kick off Saturday’s six-match slate before a pair of matches on Sunday, including a marquee matchup between Koln and Eintracht Frankfurt.
—Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2023
Bergman will continue to have dominion over all of Disney’s marquee film stables, including Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Animation, 20th Century and Searchlight, as well as Disney Music Group and Disney Theatrical Group.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2023
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“Marquee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marquee. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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