marquee

American  

[mahr-kee] / mɑrˈki /

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. British. Also a large tent or tentlike shelter with open sides, especially one for temporary use in outdoor entertainments, receptions, etc.

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adjective

1. superlative; headlining.

   a marquee basketball player.

marquee British  

/ mɑːˈkiː /

noun

1. a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition, etc

2. Also called: marquise.  a canopy over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, etc

3. (modifier) celebrated or pre-eminent

   a marquee player

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Etymology

Origin of marquee

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

Example Sentences

Prediction markets’ explosive growth over the last year is mostly due to sports trading, with marquee events like the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, and March Madness driving new customer sign-ups.

From Barron's

The famous names on the marquee of a Broadway theater meant nothing to Frank Rich if he could not hear a compassionate human heart beating somewhere inside.

From The Wall Street Journal

The episode has raised uncomfortable questions about why Disney made Paul the face of one of ABC’s marquee franchises.

From Los Angeles Times

The Apollo honored Shepard on its marquee Tuesday, remembering her as a “true Apollo legend.”

From Los Angeles Times

He said “Liza” would look good on a marquee.

From The Wall Street Journal