a tall rooflike projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars.

a rooflike shelter, as of glass, projecting above an outer door and over a sidewalk or a terrace.

Also, marquess , marquise. British . a large tent or tentlike shelter with open sides, esp. one for temporary use in outdoor entertainments, receptions, etc.

superlative; headlining

a marquee basketball player.

noun

awning , canopy , signboard , tent