noun

marquee

marquee, large tent, canopy

The wedding reception was held in a large marquee.

The wedding reception was held in a large marquee.

The cinema's marquee announced the latest film.

The cinema's marquee announced the latest film.

((a/the)) marquee a large tent or canopy The wedding reception was held in a large marquee.

Synonyms: tent, canopy, awning

From French 'marquise', meaning 'marquess', originally referring to a large tent for a high-ranking officer.

Imagine a 'marked' or special tent for an important event like a wedding.

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