Meaning of Matinee | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative spelling of matinee.
   alt-of, alternative
2. A showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon.
3. A woman's dress to be worn in the morning or before dinner.
   dated

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“Empire matinees in lingerie stuffs with trimmings of lace and embroidery are shown in great variety.”

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