1mar·quee 
/mɑɚˈki:/ noun
plural mar·quees /mɑɚˈki:/ noun [count] 1 US a : a covered structure over the entrance to a building (such as a hotel or theater)
b : a sign over the entrance to a theater that shows the name of the show, movie, play, etc., and the names of the main performers
▪ She dreamed of seeing her name on the theater marquee. 2 Brit : a large tent that is set up for an outdoor event (such as a party)
b : a sign over the entrance to a theater that shows the name of the show, movie, play, etc., and the names of the main performers
▪ She dreamed of seeing her name on the theater marquee.
