matinée

[mat-n-ey; especially Brit. mat-n-ey] Example Sentences

mat·i·née

[mat-n-ey; especially Brit. mat-n-ey]
noun
an entertainment, especially a dramatic or musical performance, held in the daytime, usually in the afternoon.
Also, mat·i·nee.


Origin:
1840–50; < French: morning. See matin
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
Example Sentences
  • Matinee tickets for really excellent shows are sold at half price.
  • His looks were those of a matinee idol, with haunted eyes and slickly waved hair.
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matinée (ˈmætɪˌneɪ)
 
n
a daytime, esp afternoon, performance of a play, concert, etc
 
[C19: from French; see matins]

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