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Meaning of marquee

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

marquee

Pronunciation:/mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː//mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː/

noun

Definitions

  1. A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.

  2. A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.

  3. (by generalization) Lights that turn on and off in sequence, or scrolling text, as these are common elements on a marquee.

    Synonyms:chase lightschaser lights
  4. A banner on a web page displaying text that scrolls horizontally.

verb

Definitions

  1. To select (an object or region) with the marquee selection tool.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Most famous; preeminent.