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matinee

noun mat·i·nee \ˌma-tə-ˈnā\

: a play, movie, etc., that is performed or shown in the afternoon

Full Definition of MATINEE

:  a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon

Variants of MATINEE

mat·i·nee or mat·i·née \ˌma-tə-ˈnā\
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Origin of MATINEE

French matinée, literally, morning, from Old French, from matin morning, from Latin matutinum, from neuter of matutinus of the morning, from Matuta, goddess of morning; akin to Latin maturus ripe — more at mature
First Known Use: 1848

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with MATINEE

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MATINEE Defined for Kids

matinee

noun mat·i·nee \ˌma-tə-ˈnā\

Definition of MATINEE for Kids

:  a musical or dramatic performance in the afternoon

Variants of MATINEE

mat·i·nee or mat·i·née \ˌma-tə-ˈnā\

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