Definition of Marquee

a structure placed over the entrance to a hotel or theatre, stating either the name of the establishment or the play or movie and the artists appearing at that venue

Examples of Marquee in a sentence

The old theater in town had a marquee sign that still read, “Now Showing: The Wizard of Oz”.  🔊

Amy always dreamed of seeing her name featured on a marquee in New York City.  🔊

Las Vegas is a great city that hosts many a brightly-lit marquee.  🔊

John learned about the show when he walked past the marquee on his way to work.  🔊

The marquee sign had burnt out light bulbs that needed to be replaced.  🔊

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