# marquee

/mɑɹˈki/ (US) · /mɑːkˈiː/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/marquee
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a large tent used for outdoor parties or events. In the world of computers and design, it also refers to a tool used to select a specific area on a screen.

For teachers: a large tent used for social or commercial functions; in a digital context, a graphical user interface tool for selecting a rectangular area of an image or screen.

## Examples

- The wedding reception was held in a large marquee on the lawn.
- Use the marquee tool to select the person in the photo before you apply the filter.

## Usage notes

- In computing, often used as an attributive noun, as in 'marquee tool' or 'marquee selection'.

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