marquee
/mɑrˈki/
adjective
- Designating a leading or star performer, or something that is a major attraction.
- The film festival's marquee event was the premiere of the director's latest movie.
- The band hired a marquee singer to headline their tour.
- She was the marquee player on the basketball team, scoring the most points.
noun
- A large tent used for outdoor events such as parties, weddings, or exhibitions.
- They rented a marquee for the school's annual fundraising fair.
- The wedding reception was held under a beautiful white marquee in the garden.
- A huge marquee was set up on the field for the music festival.
- A canopy or sign over the entrance of a theater, hotel, or other building, often displaying the name or show details.
- We waited under the hotel marquee for the rain to stop.
- The theater's marquee announced the opening night of the new play.
- The bright lights of the movie marquee attracted a crowd of passersby.