soiree

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See also: Soiree, Soirée, and soirée

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French soirée (evening activity).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -eɪ

Noun[edit]

soiree (plural soirees)

  1. A formal evening party.
    • 1987, “Hope Road”, in Hopeless Cases, performed by Anne Clark:
      An invite to a party / Or watching The Price Is Right / Opting for a soiree / For the first time in a year

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