marquise
/mɑ:'ki:z/
Definition
- Noun:
- A noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess: A marquise is the wife or widow of a marquis, or a woman who holds the rank of marquis in her own right. It is a title of nobility in some European peerage systems.
- A permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel, etc.: In architecture, a marquise is a large, often ornate, permanent canopy projecting over an entrance to a building, such as a hotel or theater, to provide shelter.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Noblewoman):
- The marquise hosted a grand ball at her estate.
- She was granted the title of marquise for her services to the crown.
- Noun (Canopy):
- Guests gathered under the hotel's elegant marquise to wait for their cars.
- The theater's marquise was decorated with intricate ironwork.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in historical or formal contexts to denote status and lineage.
- The memoirs provided a glimpse into the life of an 18th-century marquise.
- In architectural descriptions, it specifies a type of structure.
- The building's design featured a glass and steel marquise.
Variants and Related Words
- Marquis (n): The male counterpart; a nobleman ranking below a duke and above an earl/count.
- Marchioness (n): The English term for the wife or widow of a marquis, or a woman holding the rank. Often used interchangeably with , though is specifically associated with the British peerage.
Synonyms
- Peeress (n): A woman who holds a peerage title (a broader category including duchess, marchioness, countess, etc.).
- Canopy (n): An overhead covering (a general term for the architectural feature).
Related Phrases
- No common phrasal verbs are directly associated with the noun "marquise."
Related Idioms
- No common idioms are directly associated with the word "marquise."
Noun
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permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
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a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
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