MATINEE


Meaning of MATINEE in English

[ 'matɪneɪ ]

■ noun an afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema.

Origin

C19: from Fr. matinée , lit. 'morning (as a period of activity)', from matin 'morning': performances were formerly also in the morning.

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