English Dictionary

matinee

/ˈmætɪˌneɪ/

noun

A showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon. / (dated) A woman's dress to be worn in the morning or before dinner.

I went to the matinee to watch the latest blockbuster.

意味（1）

A showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon.

59 sneak in some red Smuggle a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a corkscrew into a long matinee. Red wine is rich in life-extending antioxidants, and the caper will add zest even to a bad movie.

意味（2）

(dated) A woman's dress to be worn in the morning or before dinner.

Empire matinees in lingerie stuffs with trimmings of lace and embroidery are shown in great variety.