Definition of marquee Marquee

/mɑɹkiˈ/ - [markee] - mar•quee

We found 12 definitions of marquee from 7 different sources.

What does marquee mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: marquees
marquee - permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.
		marquise
marquee - large and often sumptuous tent
		pavilion

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Wiktionary

marquee (Noun)
A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.
marquee (Noun)
A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.
marquee (Noun)
By generalization, used for lights that turn on and off in sequence, or scrolling text, as these are common elements on a marquee.
marquee (Noun)
A banner on a web page displaying text that scrolls horizontally.
marquee (Noun)
In graphical editing software, a special selection tool, used to highlight a portion of an image.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

marquee (n.)
A large field tent; esp., one adapted to the use of an officer of high rank.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

marquee
A portable lodging (usually made from waterproof plastic, animal hide or canvas streched by poles) that is used for sheltering people and objects from the weather when camping or at festivals.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

marquee
An officer's oblong tent; has two poles, and curtains all round; it is often assigned to various staff purposes.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

marquee
An outer fly, or roof-cloth of a tent; also, a large field-tent.

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marquee, noun, singular of marquees.

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