marquee

  • 11marquee — I UK [mɑː(r)ˈkiː] / US [mɑrˈkɪ] noun [countable] Word forms marquee : singular marquee plural marquees 1) a large tent used for a party or event held outside 2) American a low roof fixed to the front of a theatre or cinema above its entrance that …

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  • 12marquee — /maˈki / (say mah kee) noun 1. a large tent or tent like shelter, sometimes with open sides, especially one for temporary use providing refreshment, entertainment, etc. 2. US → marquise (def. 4). –adjective 3. having public recognition or appeal …

  • 13marquee — /mahr kee /, n. 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… …

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  • 14marquee — noun /ˈmɑː(ɹ)ˌkiː/ a) A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment. Rectangular Marquee Tool b) A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of… …

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  • 15marquee — mar|quee [ma:ˈki: US ma:r ] n [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: marquise wife of a marquis ] 1.) BrE a large tent at an outdoor event or large party, used especially for eating or drinking in 2.) AmE a large sign above the door of a theatre or… …

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  • 16marquee — mar|quee1 [ mar ki ] noun count 1. ) AMERICAN a low roof attached to the front of a theater above its entrance that has a sign with the name of a movie, show, or performer on it 2. ) MAINLY BRITISH a large tent used for a party or event held… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 17marquee — [mα: ki:] noun 1》 chiefly Brit. a large tent used for social or commercial functions. 2》 N. Amer. a roof like projection over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, or other building. 3》 [as modifier] N. Amer. leading; pre eminent: a marquee player.… …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 18marquee — mar•quee [[t]mɑrˈki[/t]] n. 1) archit. a projecting structure over the entrance to a building, esp. a theater or hotel 2) brit. a large outdoor tent for sheltering a party or reception 3) cvb superlative; headlining: a marquee basketball… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 19Marquee Moon — Studio album by Television Released February 8, 1977 …

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  • 20Marquee Club — on Upper Saint Martins Lane in Covent Garden in August 2007 Location London, United Kingdom …

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