matinée
Early theater performance
A matinée is an afternoon performance, typically of a play, movie, or concert: We caught the Sunday matinée.
Matinée tickets are usually cheaper than evening showings.
The word comes from French for "morning," though in English it refers to daytime performances generally, not specifically morning ones.
Presenting for others
- performanceCarrying out a task
- afternoonPost-meridian hours
- earlyOccurring before expected
- ticketEntry permit slip
schedule · timetable · playbill · listing · programme · reservation · seat · audience
Post-meridian hours
- middayTwelve hours after midnight
- earlyOccurring before expected
- lunchtimeNoon eating period
- weekdayNon-weekend calendar day
leisure · sunlight · noon · brunch · teatime · weekend · repose
Movie or coating
- movieRecorded visual narrative
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- pictureVisual depiction of something
- flickBrief, sharp motion
blockbuster · premiere · release · trailer · screening · cinematography · director · actor
Recreation or staged drama
- musicalSung theatrical production
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- balletClassical dance on pointe
opera · stage · curtain · playhouse · auditorium · troupe · thespian · rehearsal
showing
Presenting for others
- performanceCarrying out a task
- afternoonPost-meridian hours
- earlyOccurring before expected
ticket · schedule · timetable · playbill · listing · programme · reservation · seat · audience · usher
afternoon
Post-meridian hours
weekday · leisure · sunlight · noon · brunch · teatime · weekend · repose
film
Movie or coating
- movieRecorded visual narrative
- featureDistinguishing quality or element
- pictureVisual depiction of something
flick · blockbuster · premiere · release · trailer · screening · cinematography · director · actor · actress
play
Recreation or staged drama
ballet · opera · stage · curtain · playhouse · auditorium · troupe · thespian · rehearsal · playwright
heartthrob
Object of romantic admiration
swooning · admirer · autograph · pinup · leading man · teenage · bobby-soxer · crooner · dreamboat
- matinee idolHandsome stage or film star
- saturday matinee
- matinee showsAfternoon entertainment presentations
- matinée idolsBeloved glamorous film stars
- matinee pricingLower fees for afternoon performances