marquee — a large tent used for outdoor events or a canopy over an entrance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large tent used for outdoor events or a canopy over an entrance
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɑːrˈki/
Example Sentences
- The circus marquee collapsed when the elephant sneezed too hard
- The hotel's marquee proudly displayed 'Free WiFi and Unlimited Breakfast'
- She became a marquee attraction after accidentally winning the lottery on live TV
marquee
NOUN[/mɑːrˈki/]
a large tent used for outdoor events or a canopy over an entrance
a large tent used for outdoor events or a canopy over an entrance
Under the marquee, the key sets us free!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 18th-century French 'marquise', originally denoting a marchioness or marquess's wife. The term was subsequently applied to the elegant tent-like canopy or awning associated with a marquise, eventually acquiring its modern meaning of a large protective roof or tent structure.
Breakdown
marquise (French: marchioness, marquess's wife) → marquee (large tent or canopy). The suffix -ee in English represents a feminine agent noun, though marquee came to denote the architectural structure rather than the title holder.
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📝Examples
“The circus marquee collapsed when the elephant sneezed too hard”
“The hotel's marquee proudly displayed 'Free WiFi and Unlimited Breakfast'”
“She became a marquee attraction after accidentally winning the lottery on live TV”
“The company hired a marquee speaker for their annual conference”
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