A marquee is a structure that is commonly placed over the entrance to a hotel, theatre, casino, train station, or similar building. It often has signage stating either the name of the establishment or, in the case of theatres, the play or movie and the artist(s) appearing at that venue. The marquee is sometimes identifiable by a surrounding cache of light bulbs, usually yellow or white, that flash intermittently or as chasing lights). In British English, "marquee" refers more generally to a large tent, usually for social uses).
The word "marquee" is derived from the Middle French word "marquise," the feminine form corresponding to "marquis" (nobleman). The word "marquise" was also used to refer to various objects and fashions regarded as elegant or pleasing).
It is worth noting that in US English, "marquee" specifically refers to a canopy projecting over the main entrance of a theater, which displays details of the entertainment or performers).
In computer terminology, a marquee tool is a GUI tool that selects items within a rectangular shape.
