Sekirov Dictionary

matinee

/ˈmætɪˌneɪ/

noun 2
verb 1
forms 4

noun2

•
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. — 2008
•
(old-fashioned) 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. — 1906

verb1

To put on a matinee performance (of).

forms

matineed · matineeing · matinees · matinées

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