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Term: Marquee

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A large tent or roofed structure used for outdoor entertainment or to accommodate a large number of people.

Sample Sentence: The circus set up a marquee tent for their performances in the park.

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Sense 2:

A tall structure with a signboard or display at the entrance to a hotel, theater, or other prominent establishment.

Sample Sentence: The marquee outside the theater displayed the names of the current shows.

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Sense 3:

A long, narrow canopy or awning projecting out from a building, typically used to shelter an entrance.

Sample Sentence: The marquee outside the hotel protected guests from the rain as they entered.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Popular or well-known.

Sample Sentence: The marquee acts at the music festival drew in massive crowds.

Sense 2:

Of or relating to a particular locality or neighborhood.

Sample Sentence: The marquee event for the local community was the annual fair.

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