English Explanatory Dictionary

matinee

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon.
  2. A woman's dress to be worn in the morning or before dinner.
verb
  1. To put on a matinee performance (of).

Pronunciation

/ˈmætɪˌneɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-matinee.wav

Word forms

matinee matinees matinée mat matineeing matineed

Etymology

From French matinée.

Related words

soiree

Derived words

mat matinee coat matinée coat matinee idol matinée idol matinee jacket matinée jacket
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