Matinee
(noun)
- A morning performance or show.
- A show or performance held during the day, typically in the afternoon.
Origin:
Early 17th century (as a noun denoting a morning concert or exhibition): from french matinée "morning", from matin "morning".
Examples:
- A matinee performance of the play will be held at 2 PM.
- He took his daughter to a matinee of the latest Disney movie.
- She attended a matinee of the ballet performance at the local theater.
- The matinee show was sold out as usual, with many families in attendance.
- The theater was packed with children and their parents for the matinee performance of the magic show.