marquee

nounpermanent canopy

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noun permanent canopy

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Word Origin & History

1680s, "large tent," from French marquise (mistaken in English as a plural) "linen canopy placed over an officer's tent to distinguish it from others,' " fem. of marquis (see marquis), and perhaps indicating "a place suitable for a marquis." Sense of "canopy over the entrance to a hotel or theater, etc." first recorded 1912 in American English.

Example Sentences for marquee

They took him up to the marquee of the Surgeon of the Division.

The sentry has forsaken his post, leaving the marquee unguarded.

But pardon me: we are nearing the marquee; the band is striking up, and, alas!

But the band is striking up; we must adjourn to the marquee.

He said that he would see and led her across the enclosure toward the marquee.

He knew it was impossible to return to his marquee to re-equip himself.

Brigadier Buller's marquee was close to the lines of his brigade.

The General's marquee and the tents of his staff were close at hand.

After giving these orders, as he was entering his marquee, an Indian came towards him.

Dinner was served for 2,000 in a marquee which extended the length of the field.

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canopy

cover

covers

placard

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awning