soiree
or soi·rée
an evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose: a musical soiree.
Origin of soiree
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How to use soiree in a sentence
This year, White Mischief is taking a break from its usual big productions and having a number of more intimate soirees.
Inside London's Underground Burlesque and Fetish Scene | Liza Foreman | August 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor Obama's re-election campaign, Wintour spearheaded successful soirees in New York, Paris, and England.
Anna Wintour Hosts DNC Fundraiser; Kimye Heads Back to 'Vogue' | The Fashion Beast Team | May 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBig name stars like Jessica Drake host soirees in the casino nightclubs including Vanity and Body English.
She doesn't travel the globe to embrace her millions of fans, nor does she appear at the social soirees of the literary circuit.
Laura Hillenbrand's Acclaimed Bestsellers Haven't Changed Her | Sandra McElwaine | December 21, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTFor the affluent, there are endless benefits, events, and red-carpet soirees—and everyone is expected to give big.
The Ratignolles' soirees musicales were widely known, and it was considered a privilege to be invited to them.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinTo Madame Ratignolle he said the music dispensed at her soirees was too "heavy," too far beyond his untrained comprehension.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinI have already invitations enough to balls and soirees, for I am regarded as an only son of great expectations.
The Caxtons, Complete | Edward Bulwer-LyttonAnd is it true,” she continued, “that I wish to go to these ridiculous soirees?
Interludes | Horace SmithThe governor's mansion is the largest and best, and near it is the club-house where weekly soirees are held.
Overland through Asia; Pictures of Siberian, Chinese, and Tartar Life | Thomas Wallace Knox
British Dictionary definitions for soiree
/ (ˈswɑːreɪ) /
an evening party or other gathering given usually at a private house, esp where guests are invited to listen to, play, or dance to music
Origin of soiree
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