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matinee

[mat-n-ay, mat-n-ay] / ˌmæt nˈeɪ, ˈmæt nˌeɪ /
NOUN
daytime performance
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Actors without matinee idol looks or sufficient draw could make a living as character actors.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

Jonathan, 40, a balloon artist who runs an event business, had ducked out to a matinee of “The Odyssey.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Since the Kings trail 3-0 a win in Sunday’s matinee at Crypto.com Arena will do little more than extend the series one game, sending the teams back to Denver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026

He will stage shows on the evenings of 9, 10 and 11 July, plus a matinee on 11 July.

From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026

I arrive at the theater while they are sweeping out from the matinee.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck


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