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| mar·quee [ maar k ] |
noun (plural mar·quees) |
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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
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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
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3. online scrolling screen message: a piece of text that scrolls across a screen horizontally or vertically in a highlighted band
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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
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| [Late 17th century. Alteration of French marquise "canopy over a nobleman's tent" (see marquise)] |
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