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Monday, March 30, 2009

ever been invited to a soiree?

soiree


You are cordially invited to a soiree.

soi·ree            Listen to the pronunciation of soiree
Variant(s):
or soi·rée            Listen to the pronunciation of soirée \swä-ˈrā\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French soirée evening period, evening party, from Middle French, fromsoir evening, from Latin sero at a late hour, from serus late; akin to Old Irish sír long, lasting and perhaps to Old English sīth late — more at since
Date:
1802
: a party or reception held in the evening (food served is light like tea and biscuits; the purpose of the party is only to meet people or meet new friends)