1. a large tent used for outdoor events such as parties or exhibitions
2. a rooflike structure over the entrance to a theater, hotel, or other building, typically bearing the name of the establishment
3. the sign on a theater displaying the name of the current show and its stars

1. having top billing; being the featured attraction

Examples

• The wedding reception was held under a white marquee in the garden.
• The hotel’s elegant marquee displayed its name in gold letters.
• Her name appeared on the theater marquee for the first time.
• The marquee player signed a multi-million dollar contract.
• They set up a large marquee for the outdoor festival.
• The old cinema’s neon marquee lit up the street at night.
• He became the marquee attraction at the comedy club.