What is "soirees"

Usage examples of "soirees".

In the country, however, her soirees tend to be, shall we say, somewhat less structured and restricted.

She devoured, without skipping a work, all the accounts of first nights, races, and soirees, took interest in the debut of a singer, in the opening of a new shop.

He had been appearing at the same balls and soirees as she and Felicity during the past week.

But how would you have a Parisienne of the wealthy bourgeoisie undertake the duty, the long brave task of nursing a child, when she leads the life she does, what with receptions and dinners and soirees, and absences and social obligations of all sorts?

When I came to Versailles for the first time, and got invited to Court soirées, and was pursued by any number of randy Dukes, to whom did I give my affections?

They write me letters, sidle up to me at soirées, tug on my sleeve at the many levées and couchées to which I am invited.