Meaning of the word matinee in English

What does matinee mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

matinee

US /ˌmæt̬.ənˈeɪ/
UK /ˈmæt.ɪ.neɪ/
"matinee" picture

Noun

a performance of a play or film in the afternoon

Example:
We bought tickets for the Sunday matinee.
The children enjoyed the puppet show matinee.
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