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Word: Marquee
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 17th century: from marquise, taken as plural and assimilated to -ee
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
mɑːˈkiː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large tent used for social or commercial functions.
Short Definition:large tent used for social or commercial functions
Definition:
a canopy projecting over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, or other building.
Short Definition:canopy projecting over entrance to building
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