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Matinee

//ˈmætɪˌneɪ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon.

    "59 sneak in some red Smuggle a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a corkscrew into a long matinee. Red wine is rich in life-extending antioxidants, and the caper will add zest even to a bad movie."

  2. 2
    a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon) wordnet
  3. 3
    A woman's dress to be worn in the morning or before dinner. dated

    "Empire matinees in lingerie stuffs with trimmings of lace and embroidery are shown in great variety."

Verb
  1. 1
    To put on a matinee performance (of). ambitransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French matinée.

Etymology 2

From French matinée.

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