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marquee

mar·quee

UK/(ˌ)mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː/ US/mɑˈrki/ uncommon uk us

noun

1.
2.

permanent canopy over an entrance of a hotel etc.

Synonyms

Origin

From marquise, from French marquise. Ultimately from same root as march (“border country”), margin (“edge”). Ultimately cognate with marque.

Phrases

  • marquee player
  • marquee value

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Broader terms

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