matinee
UK: ˈmætɪneɪ | US: ˌmætnˈeɪ
n. a theatrical or cinematic performance held in the daytime, typically in the afternoon.
The word "matinee" originates from French "matinée," meaning "morning" or "morning performance," derived from "matin" (morning). Over time, it expanded to refer to daytime performances, especially in theaters or cinemas. The suffix "-ée" (feminine past participle in French) evolved into "-ee" in English, forming a noun indicating an event or occasion. The shift from "morning" to "afternoon" reflects cultural changes in performance scheduling.
We attended a lively matinee of the new Broadway musical.
The cinema offers discounted tickets for weekday matinees.
She prefers matinees because they fit her schedule better than evening shows.
The theater’s Saturday matinee was completely sold out.
Matinees are popular with families and senior citizens.