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/
Korean meaning: 야외 행사용 대형 천막, 입구 위의 차양막
Korean pronunciation: 마**키**
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
18세기 프랑스어 'marquise'에서 유래되었습니다. 원래는 '후작 부인'을 뜻했지만, 후작 부인의 천막 같은 우아한 차양막을 지칭하면서 현재의 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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