matinee

noun

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.”

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.”

verb

1. (ambitransitive)To put on a matinee performance (of).