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mar·quee
 marquee
- pronunciation:
- mar
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a canopy or rooflike covering that extends outward from the entrance to a building, and, in the case of a theater, having a sign that displays the title of the current play or film and sometimes the names of its actors.
As a young, struggling actor, he had dreamed of seeing his name in lights on a theater marquee. |
| definition 2: |
a large tent used for outdoor events, such as a wedding reception, dance, exhibition, or the like.
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| related words: |
canopy |
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