matinee
Noun: 1. A theatrical or cinematic performance held during the daytime, typically in the afternoon. This word specifically refers to a show scheduled outside of the traditional evening performance times.
The word matinee is used to specify the timing of a public entertainment event. It is commonly associated with theater, opera, ballet, and cinema. * It functions as a noun, most often as part of a compound noun phrase (e.g., matinee performance, matinee show, matinee idol). * It distinguishes a daytime showing from an evening one, which is often simply called an "evening performance" or "show."
- We bought tickets for the Saturday matinee because it's cheaper than the evening show.
- The ballet company will perform both an evening show and a Wednesday matinee.
- She became a famous matinee idol in the 1950s.
- Matinee idol: A historical term for a handsome, charismatic actor who was especially popular with female audiences at daytime performances.
- Rudolph Valentino was one of the first great Hollywood matinee idols.
- Matinee performance (compound noun): The full phrase for a daytime show.
- The matinee performance begins at 2:00 PM.
- Afternoon performance
- Daytime showing
The core meaning of matinee is consistently related to a daytime performance. There are no significantly different meanings, though its application can extend from live theater to film screenings.
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a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
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