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- [mat-n-ey; especially British mat-n-ey]
- /ˌmæt nˈeɪ; especially British ˈmæt nˌeɪ/
- /ˈmæt.ɪ.neɪ/
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- [mat-n-ey; especially British mat-n-ey]
- /ˌmæt nˈeɪ; especially British ˈmæt nˌeɪ/
Definitions of matinee word
- noun matinee an entertainment, especially a dramatic or musical performance, held in the daytime, usually in the afternoon. 1
- noun matinee A performance in a theater or a showing of a movie that takes place in the daytime. 1
- noun matinee daytime performance, early showing 1
- countable noun matinee A matinee is a performance of a play or a showing of a film which takes place in the afternoon. 0
- noun matinee afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema 0
- noun matinee a daytime, esp afternoon, performance of a play, concert, etc 0
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Origin of matinee
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < French: morning. See matin
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Parts of speech for Matinee
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matinee popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
matinee usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for matinee
noun matinee
- performance — a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience.
- play — a dramatic composition or piece; drama.
- show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
- movie — motion picture.
- entertainment — The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
Antonyms for matinee
noun matinee
- work — Henry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.
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