Markise — meaning in English

English meaning

• awning noun A sheet of canvas or similar material fixed over a window, door, or deck to give shelter from sun or rain.
• marquee noun A large tent used for outdoor events such as weddings or fairs.

Senses

Markise is used for these senses in English:

• marquee (US) A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.

marquee — full definition

1. noun A large tent used for outdoor events such as weddings or fairs.
2. noun A rooftop or canopy sign over the entrance of a theatre, hotel, or venue, often displaying its name.
3. adj Top-billed or most prominent, as in a headline attraction.

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