marquee

Meanings

• noun

  A large canopy or tent, typically one that is open on at least one side, used for public entertainments, market stalls, or for sheltering a queue.

  - "The circus performed under a grand marquee."
  - "The market stalls were set up under a colorful marquee."
  - "The queue for the rollercoaster was sheltered under a marquee."

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Pronunciation

1. /mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː/
   
   
   
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2. /mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chase lights , chaser lights , marching ants

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marquee
arkie , barky , marky , sparky

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Variants

List of all variants of marquee that leads to same result
marquee , marquees

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Etymology

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Originally, a large tent or canopy, from French marquee, from marquer 'to mark'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest marquee was built in the UK in 1999 and measured 1,114 feet long and 365 feet wide.

2. Marquees were originally used as a way to mark out territory or claim ownership in medieval Europe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tent: Marquees are a type of large tent, often used for public events and entertainments.

2. Canopy: Marquees are a type of canopy, often used to shelter large crowds or queues.

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Culture

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Marquees have been used for various cultural, historical, and symbolic purposes. They have been used in literature, such as in Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend', where they are described as a symbol of social class and status. In music, marquees have been used as a metaphor for fame and success. In art, marquees have been depicted in paintings and photographs as symbols of entertainment and excitement.

How to Memorize "marquee"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, colorful tent or canopy used for public events and entertainments.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'marquee' with large tents or canopies used for public events and entertainments.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Marquee is a large tent for the queen and me' to remember the meaning of the word.

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