noun
- afternoon performances of plays, movies, or other entertainment events, typically offered at reduced prices
Usage: plural of matinee
Examples
- The theater offers matinees on weekends for families with young children.
- Senior citizens often prefer matinees because of the discounted ticket prices.
- All Saturday matinees start at 2:00 PM.
- The Broadway show added extra matinees during the holiday season.
- Movie theaters typically schedule matinees between noon and 4 PM.
- She works evenings, so matinees are perfect for her schedule.