Sorel

American

[suh-rel, saw-rel] / səˈrɛl, sɔˈrɛl /

noun

Georges 1847–1922, French engineer and social philosopher.
a city in S Quebec, in E Canada, on the St. Lawrence.

Sorel British

/ sɔrɛl /

noun

Georges ( Eugène ) (ʒɔrʒ). 1847–1922, French social philosopher, who advocated revolutionary syndicalism and preached the creative role of violence and myth

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Meteo-France specialist Mattieu Sorel said it was "highly likely" that the country would see more extreme heatwaves this summer.

From Barron's ● May 30, 2026

I have a really nice pair of Sorel snow boots, which have been really helpful with insulating my feet.

From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026

Peck recently took a chance on a sporty sandal called Sorel X Prana Explorer Blitz Stride, with a wedge sole and thick cushioning.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 30, 2022

The Rozel, Plemont and Cedar wards were closed due to coronavirus, and the Acute Assessment Unit and Sorel Ward shut because of the norovirus vomiting bug.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2022

Then, under a burning sun, they crossed to the spot on which the town of Sorel now stands, at the mouth of the River Richelieu, where they encamped.

From Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour by Francis Parkman

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