Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marquette
Noun
/mɑːrˈkɛt/
Definition
A marquette is a small model or sculpture representing a design, typically in the context of architecture or crafts.
Examples
- Architects often use a marquette to present their designs to clients.
- The artist created a marquette of the statue before scaling it up to full size.
- During the exhibition, several marquettes of famous buildings were displayed.
Meaning
The term marquette is derived from the French word ‘maquette,’ which means a scale model of a proposed structure or object.
Synonyms
- Model
- Prototype
- Mockup
- Sculpture
