soiree

or soi·rée

[ swah-rey ]

/ swɑˈreɪ /

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noun

an evening party or social gathering, especially one held for a particular purpose: a musical soiree.

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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; see -ate¹; cf. journey

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How to use soiree in a sentence

It looked like corporate Christmas parties would get the green light this year after virtual soirees in 2020 — but along came Omicron.
Omicron derails company holiday parties|Erica Pandey|December 19, 2021|Axios
In terms of stakes, a gender-reveal party is as though you threw a soiree to reveal which Internet provider you had selected.
Gene Weingarten: I’ve got a few gender-reveal ideas for parents|Gene Weingarten|May 20, 2021|Washington Post
The Velvet Tongue is an erotic literary soiree held by poet Ernesto Sarezale.
Inside London's Underground Burlesque and Fetish Scene|Liza Foreman|August 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tirico stood there dumbfounded, and the woman turned and left the soiree.
World Cup Anchor Mike Tirico’s Bizarre History: Reports of Stalking and Sexual Harassment|Marlow Stern|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

And the phrase tea party still referred to, you know, an afternoon soiree, where they served, you know, tea.
Why Republican Efforts to Block Obama Won’t Work This Time|Michael Tomasky|December 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST
One attendee, an attractive woman in her 20s, passionately defended the soiree as a way for certain people to connect with Occupy.
Far From the Streets, the Bold-Faced Names Rub Shoulders With the Wall Street Occupiers|Jeff Smith|March 26, 2012|DAILY BEAST
George W. Bush made his first appearance at a Washington soiree since his departure in 2009.
Alfalfa Club Dinner 2011: Highlights|Sandra McElwaine|January 30, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Fetis describes this soiree musicale as one of the most pleasant that had been given that year.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
The success of the soiree was such that it was soon followed by a second and many more.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
As for the evening-party, if a crowd in the dog-days is pleasant, poor Mrs. Timmins certainly had a successful soiree.
A Little Dinner at Timmins's|William Makepeace Thackeray
I went last night to his third soiree, and he certainly is the wonder of the age.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Mavra had its first concert production at a soiree given by Diaghileff at the Htel Continental.
An Autobiography|Igor Stravinsky

British Dictionary definitions for soiree

soiree

/ (ˈswɑːreɪ) /

noun

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

Word Origin for soiree

C19: from French, from Old French soir evening, from Latin sērum a late time, from sērus late

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soiree

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