Marquee
/mɑː(ɹ)ˈkiː/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:20 pts7 letters
Definition of Marquee
noun
- A large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.
- A projecting canopy over an entrance, especially one with a sign that displays the name of the establishment or other information of it.
- (by generalization) Lights that turn on and off in sequence, or scrolling text, as these are common elements on a marquee.
- A banner on a web page displaying text that scrolls horizontally.
- In graphical editing software, a special selection tool, used to highlight a portion of an image.
"Rectangular Marquee Tool"
adjective
Anagrams of Marquee
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
m3
a1
r1
q10
u1
e1
e1
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Marquee
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Marquee"
Marquee is a 7-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Marquee" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "marquee" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Q, which is worth 10 points.