Gaming
marquee
What does marquee mean?
The illuminated artwork panel sitting on top of an arcade cabinet, showing off the game's logo and art. It's the cab's billboard, glowing across a dark arcade.
"The Street Fighter II marquee was half burnt out but you could still read it from across the room."
Origin
Borrowed from theatre/cinema marquees; the backlit branding panel at the top of an arcade cab.
Frequently asked questions
What does marquee mean on an arcade cabinet?
It's the lit-up artwork sign crowning an arcade cabinet.
How do you use marquee in a sentence?
"The cabinet's marquee had faded, so we printed a fresh one."
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