soiree
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of soiree
First recorded in 1790–1800; from French “evening, evening party,” equivalent to Old French soir “evening” (from Latin sērō “late” (adverb), originally ablative of sērus ) + -ée, from Latin -āta, feminine of -ātus; -ate 1; journey
Example Sentences
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To bid adieu to a Muppet-themed section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios parks in Florida, some Kermit and Gonzo superfans organized a prom-inspired soiree at one of the area’s restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
The music, the women, the open bar, the outfits—Armani meets Miami Vice—gave the soiree a Wolf of Wall Street vibe.
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
Could Hecla possibly still be a buy for investors who are coming late to the silver soiree?
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
The holiday soiree was another product of the symbiotic relationship between Supervsn Studios’ Gavin Mathieu and Union’s Chris Gibbs — and a celebration of what’s to come, which we’re told will “be dope.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2023
He suggests I come to his next First Friday cocktail party, his monthly hipster soiree.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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