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matinee

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈmætɪˌneɪ/

noun

Etymology: From French matinée.

  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. A woman's dress to be worn in the morning or before dinner.

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

verb

Etymology: From French matinée.

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