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matinee
/ˈmætɪˌneɪ/
noun 2verb 1
Collocations
4ADJ.
earliest, long, red
VERB + MATINEE
went
MATINEE + NOUN
movie, tickets, wine
PREP.
into
Definitions
noun
1
A showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon.
59 sneak in some red Smuggle a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a corkscrew into a long matinee. Red wine is rich in life-extending antioxidants, and the caper will add zest even to a bad movie.
2
A woman's dress to be worn in the morning or before dinner.
Empire matinees in lingerie stuffs with trimmings of lace and embroidery are shown in great variety.
verb
1
To put on a matinee performance (of).
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59 sneak in some red Smuggle a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a corkscrew into a long matinee. Red wine is rich in life-extending antioxidants, and the caper will add zest even to a bad movie.
Wiktionary02
Empire matinees in lingerie stuffs with trimmings of lace and embroidery are shown in great variety.
Wiktionary03
Matinee movie tickets are cheaper, but it also means getting to the movie theater before noon.
Tatoeba · #1028203404
We went to a matinee showing because it was cheaper.
Tatoeba · #1030907305
"I bought a ticket for the earliest matinee at the movie theater tomorrow." "Oh, what are you seeing?" "Every movie there."
Tatoeba · #12581577Usage Notes
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