marquee

[ mahr-kee ]

noun

1. a tall rooflike projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars.
2. a rooflike shelter, as of glass, projecting above an outer door and over a sidewalk or a terrace.
3. Also . British. a large tent or tentlike shelter with open sides, especially one for temporary use in outdoor entertainments, receptions, etc.

adjective

1. superlative; headlining:

   a marquee basketball player.

marquee

/ mɑːˈkiː /

noun

1. a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition, etc
2. Also calledmarquise a canopy over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, etc
3. modifier celebrated or pre-eminent

   a marquee player

Word History and Origins

Origin of marquee¹

1680–90; assumed singular of marquise, taken as plural

Word History and Origins

Origin of marquee¹

C17 (originally an officer's tent): invented singular form of marquise , erroneously taken to be plural

Example Sentences

The first project was to improve the iconic cursive Rose Bowl marquee at the south end of the stadium.

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The only problem involves the Open Division game, which is supposed to be the marquee game by bringing together the best team in Southern California against the best team in Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times

Rodriguez also saw courage in Kuntz’s decision to leave one of the marquee franchises in American sports for a league that was still seeking a foothold.

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Ohtani was early in his process as a marquee free agent.

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However, he nabbed the CMA Awards’ marquee prize for the first time in his career.

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