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marquise

marquise

9.9
A fixed shelter over a building entrance that protects people and has signs
  • noun
  • /mɑrˈkiːz/
  • UK
translation icon : marquesina
  • The hotel has a beautiful marquise at its entrance.

Examples

  • The vintage cinema still has the original marquise displaying movie titles.

  • Can you see the marquise above the theater doors?

  • Guests gathered under the marquise to escape the sudden rain before entering the theater.

  • The hotel's grand entrance was sheltered by a glass marquise that sparkled at night.

  • The elegant marquise above the theater entrance welcomed visitors to the grand performance.

  • As we entered the hotel, the large marquise shielded us from the rain.

  • The restaurant's name was displayed prominently on the marquise at the entrance.

Synonyms

marquee
vsmarquise
16 6.7

A covered area with a sign over a theater or hotel entrance

is the same canopy type but uses an alternative name
portico
vsmarquise
8 7.9

A covered entrance to a building with columns like a porch

projects a canopy over the entrance rather than relying on column support
porte-cochere
vsmarquise
1 9.9

A covered entrance where cars stop for people to get in or out

is mainly for pedestrian shelter and signage rather than vehicle access

How Elaborate

portico
8 7.9
marquise
  • UK
9.9
canopy
64 4.1
awning
20 3.2

Surface Forms

marquise singular
marquises plural

Etymology

Marquise for a roof or shelter over a door also comes from French, where it meant a small decorative 'canopy' at an entrance, and it is like the English word marquee, so a marquise today is a covered entrance that gives shelter and often shows a sign.