Etymology

matinee

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Today it means: A showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon. Full definition →

French matinée
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  1. French · derived frommatinée
  2. French · derived frommatinée
  3. English todaymatinee

From French matinée.

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