noun

1. A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.

2. A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.

3. (by generalization) Lights that turn on and off in sequence, or scrolling text, as these are common elements on a marquee.

Synonyms: chase lights, chaser lights, marching ants

verb

1. To select (an object or region) with the marquee selection tool.

adjective

1. Most famous; preeminent.