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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Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
The Sundance Institute has rounded up two marquee honorees for its film festival gala fundraiser presented by Google TV.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 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
This marks the second year Apple Music has offered marquee DJ livestreams to celebrate the new year, with Kaytranada, Peggy Gou and Honey Dijon playing the big show last year.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
The Sundance Institute has rounded up two marquee honorees for its film festival gala fundraiser presented by Google TV.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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