Marquee (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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. 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.
noun
  1. a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition, etc
  2. a canopy over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, etc
  3. celebrated or pre-eminent
Marquee (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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