MARQUEE

I. noun Etymology: modification of French marquise, literally, marchioness Date: 1690 a large tent set up for an outdoor party, reception, or exhibition, 2. a permanent canopy often of metal and glass projecting over an entrance (as of a hotel or theater), a sign usually over the entrance of a theater or arena that displays the names of featured attractions and principal performers, II. adjective Date: 1946 having or associated with the name recognition and attraction of one whose name appears on a ~ ; big-name, star