marquee

noun
UK: /mɑːˈkiː/
US: /mɑːrˈkiː/

  1. A sign above the entrance to a theater or hotel, usually with the name and what's playing.

    1. The marquee said the show starts at 8 PM sharp
    2. The bright lights of the marquee advertised the famous singer's arrival at the theater

  2. A roof-like structure that projects over the entrance of a building.

    1. We waited under the marquee to stay out of the rain
    2. The hotel's grand marquee offered shelter from the sudden downpour as guests arrived.

Synonyms

canopy awning sign signboard
marquee verb

  1. To display or advertise something on a marquee.

    1. They will marquee the band's name next week
    2. The theater decided to marquee the upcoming play to attract more attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "marquee" in English means: A sign above the entrance to a theater or hotel, usually with the name and what's playing., A roof-like structure that projects over the entrance of a building..

The phonetic transcription of "marquee" is /mɑːˈkiː/ in British English and /mɑːrˈkiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "marquee": canopy, awning, sign, signboard.

Example usage of "marquee": "The marquee said the show starts at 8 PM sharp". More examples on the page.