matinee

[US]/ˌmætnˈeɪ/
[UK]/ˌmætn'e/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a musical or theatrical performance held during the daytime;a kind of casual dress for women
Word Forms
Pluralmatinees

Example Sentences

I have ticket reserved for today’s matinee.

In fact I am not interested in matinee show.

We decided to catch a matinee showing of the new movie.

She enjoys going to matinee performances at the theater.

The matinee tickets are usually cheaper than the evening ones.

They offer a special matinee discount for students.

The matinee performance was well-received by the audience.

Many families prefer attending matinee shows on weekends.

The matinee screening of the play was sold out.

Matinee performances are a great option for a leisurely afternoon.

They decided to have a matinee brunch before the show.

The matinee schedule includes a variety of shows for all ages.

Real-world Examples

Not unless you want the matinee.

Source: Crazy English Situational Conversation Real Skills

I'd like to reserve four tickets for Saturday's matinee.

Source: American Tourist English Conversations

Yes, sir. We have a matinee every Wednesday and Saturday.

Source: American Tourist English Conversations

Although to you and me their musk evokes a matinee, to other animals it reads pure binturong.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation April 2016

Could I get better seats at a matinee?

Source: American Tourist English Conversations

This is far too good a performance for a matinee.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

So I would just call in the Wednesday matinees 'cause I was in class.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

Urm, I'd like to book two seats for the 23rd, wednesday. Not matinee but the evening show, please.

Source: Hear England

I want to stay hydrated for tomorrow's matinee.

Source: 2 Broke Girls Season 5

Right, not matinee but the evening show for the 23rd... We've got Balcony, Upper Circle, Dress Circle, Stalls and Box Seats.

Source: Hear England

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