SOIREE

soiree

(noun) a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

soiree (plural soirees)

A formal evening party.

Source: Wiktionary


Soi`ree", n. Etym: [F., fr. soir evening, fr. L. serus late, serum late time. Cf. Serenade.]

Definition: An evening party; -- distinguished from levee, and matinée.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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