matinee
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Noun — A performance of a film, play, or sports event held in the daytime, usually the afternoon, rather than the evening.
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How to use matinee
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Etymology
From French matinée, related to matin, "morning."
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What does “matinee” mean?
The word “matinee” means a performance of a film, play, or sports event held in the daytime, usually the afternoon, rather than the evening. In plain terms, a daytime showing of a film or play.
How do you pronounce “matinee”?
“Matinee” is pronounced MA-tih-nay (/ˈmætɪˌneɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “matinee” in a sentence?
Here is “matinee” used in a sentence: “They caught the Saturday matinee so they could still go out that evening.”
What part of speech is “matinee”?
“Matinee” is a noun.
Where does the word “matinee” come from?
The word “matinee” comes from French. From French matinée, related to matin, "morning.".