matinees
matinees is the plural of matinee.
matinees is the third-person singular simple present indicative of matinee.
Meaning of matinee
Noun
matinee (plural matinees)
- 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.2008 January–February, “70 Ways to Improve Every Day of the Week”, in Men's Health, volume 23, number 1, →ISSN, page 135
- 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.1906, Dry Goods Guide, volumes 17-18, page 70
Questions about matinees
- What is matinees the plural of?
- Matinees is the plural of matinee.
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