Soiree

Pronunciation: /swɑˈreɪ/

Definitions of soiree

noun a fancy evening party or social gathering, typically held in the evening

Example Sentences

A1 I am going to a soiree tonight.

A2 She invited me to a fancy soiree at her house.

B1 The company's annual soiree is always a highlight of the year.

B2 Attending a soiree is a great way to network and socialize.

C1 The soiree hosted by the ambassador was attended by many important dignitaries.

C2 The soiree was a lavish affair with gourmet food, live music, and elegant decor.

Examples of soiree in a Sentence

formal The ambassador hosted a grand soiree at the embassy last night.

informal I heard Sarah's throwing a soiree at her place this weekend.

slang Let's crash that fancy soiree down the street.

figurative The meeting turned into a political soiree with all the heated debates.

Grammatical Forms of soiree

• past tense: attended
• plural: soirees
• comparative: more elegant
• superlative: most elegant
• present tense: attends
• future tense: will attend
• perfect tense: has attended
• continuous tense: is attending
• singular: soiree
• positive degree: elegant
• infinitive: to attend
• gerund: attending
• participle: attended

Origin and Evolution of soiree

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'soiree' originated from French, derived from the Old French word 'soir' meaning evening.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an evening party or gathering, the word 'soiree' has retained its meaning over time and is still commonly used in English to describe a social gathering held in the evening.