marquee
/mɑ:'ki:/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A permanent canopy over an entrance: A marquee is a permanent roof-like structure, often decorative, projecting over the main entrance of a building such as a hotel, theater, or cinema. It is typically designed to provide shelter and is often illuminated with signs.
- A large tent used for social events: A marquee is a large, often ornate tent, frequently used for temporary outdoor events like weddings, parties, or fairs. This meaning is more common in British English.
Examples
- Noun (Permanent Canopy):
- The theater's marquee was lit up with the names of the starring actors.
- Guests gathered under the hotel's marquee to stay dry from the rain.
- Noun (Large Tent):
- They set up a marquee in the garden for the wedding reception.
- The summer fair featured several marquees selling local crafts and food.
Advanced Usage
- "Marquee name" or "Marquee player": This is a figurative use, referring to a person, especially a performer or athlete, who is the biggest attraction or star.
- The festival secured several marquee names for its opening night.
- He was the team's marquee signing for the new season.
Variants and Related Words
- Marquee (adjective): Used attributively to describe something that is a major attraction or feature.
- The marquee event of the conference was the keynote speech.
Synonyms
- Canopy: A covering suspended above a doorway or bed (for the permanent structure sense).
- Awning: A sheet of canvas or other material stretched on a frame and used to shelter a shop window or doorway (similar to the permanent structure).
- Pavilion: A large tent or a light building used for entertainment or exhibitions (for the large tent sense).
- Big top: The main tent in a circus (a specific type of large tent).
Related Phrases
- Under the marquee: Literally, beneath the shelter of the tent or canopy.
- The ceremony will be held under the marquee.
- Marquee value: The commercial attractiveness or drawing power of a star.
- The actor's marquee value guarantees a large audience.
Noun
- permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
- large and often sumptuous tent