Soiree: meaning, definitions and examples

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soiree

[ swɑˈreɪ ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

social gathering

A soiree is a fancy evening party or gathering, usually involving music, dancing, and elegant attire. It is a sophisticated event where guests come together to socialize and enjoy each other's company.

Synonyms

gathering, party, reception.

Examples of usage

The hostess threw a glamorous soiree to celebrate her birthday.
We attended a soiree at the ambassador's residence.

Translations

Translations of the word "soiree" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soirée

festa
evento social noturno

🇮🇳 शाम

🇩🇪 Abendveranstaltung

🇮🇩 pesta malam

🇺🇦 вечірка

🇵🇱 wieczór

🇯🇵 夜会（やかい）

🇫🇷 soirée

🇪🇸 velada

fiesta
evento nocturno

🇹🇷 gece eğlencesi

🇰🇷 저녁 모임

🇸🇦 سهرة

🇨🇿 večer

🇸🇰 večierok

🇨🇳 晚会

🇸🇮 večerna zabava

🇮🇸 kvöldsamkoma

🇰🇿 кеш

🇬🇪 საღამო

🇦🇿 gecə tədbiri

🇲🇽 velada

fiesta
evento nocturno

Etymology

The word 'soiree' originated from the French language, where it means 'evening'. It was first introduced into English in the late 18th century to describe an evening party or social gathering. The term became popular among the upper classes in Europe and eventually made its way into English-speaking countries as a synonym for a sophisticated evening event.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,959 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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