mar‧quee /mɑːˈkiː $ mɑːr-/
noun [countable][
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: French;
Origin: marquise 'wife of a marquis']
1. British English a large tent at an outdoor event or large party, used especially for eating or drinking in
2. American English a large sign above the door of a theatre or cinema which covers the entrance and gives the name of the play or film
3. American Englishmarquee player, actor etc someone who people want to see because they are good or famous
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