matinee
Translation
matinee, afternoon performance
Examples
We went to a matinee performance of the play.
We went to a matinee performance of the play.
Grammar Patterns
((a matinee)) an afternoon performance of a play or film We went to a matinee performance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: afternoon performance, day show
Etymology
From French `matinée` meaning 'morning', from `matin` 'morning'. In English, it shifted to mean an afternoon performance.
Memory Tips
Think 'matin' (morning in French), but ironically, it's for the afternoon in American theater/cinema.