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Marquee

usgb/mɑːrˈkiː/Volume
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Event ContextPlay
Use 'marquee' when referring to an outdoor event shelter, often for celebrations or large gatherings. SlideWe rented a marquee for the garden party.
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Temporary StructurePlay
'Marquee' often implies a temporary setup which will be removed after the event. SlideThe marquee will be taken down once the festival is over.
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Size ImplicationPlay
A 'marquee' suggests a large tent, capable of holding many people, not a small camping tent. SlideHundreds of guests fit inside the massive wedding marquee.