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marquee

mar·quee [ maar k ]


noun  (plural mar·quees)
Definition:
 
1. covering like roof: a permanent canopy, often of metal and glass, projecting out over the entrance to a large building such as a hotel or theater

2. U.K. large tent: a very large tent with straight sides that can be rolled up or removed, used for large gatherings such as parties, meetings, sales, and exhibitions

3. online scrolling screen message: a piece of text that scrolls across a screen horizontally or vertically in a highlighted band



adjective 
Definition:
 
having public appeal: having public appeal or considered in connection with public appeal
a team with no marquee names
a star with great marquee value

[Late 17th century. Alteration of French marquise "canopy over a nobleman's tent" (see marquise)]
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