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matinee

[mat-n-ay, mat-n-ay] / ˌmæt nˈeɪ, ˈmæt nˌeɪ /
NOUN
daytime performance
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This is a matinee coffee film, not a popcorn feature, lest anyone expect edge-of-your-seat tension.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Producers then announced the Wednesday evening and Thursday matinee were off but have now confirmed the entire rest of the run has been cancelled.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

The main matinee event, however, is the nifty 1921 silent “Trailin’” featuring the great western star Tom Mix.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

Going to a matinee is like a vacation.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 10, 2026

“For the matinee of Breakfast at Tiffanyd! It’s my treat, remember? For your birthday.”

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez


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