as in cabaret
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a funky boîte on Paris's Left Bank that offers hot jazz to a self-consciously cool crowd
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Recent Examples of boîte
Walk the walk, air-kiss on both sides please, this is Paris, and on to the after-party at whatever boite.
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Guy Martin, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
If Balthazar seemed especially hard to get into on Monday, June 12, that could be because Chanel took over the Soho boite to host its 16th annual Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner.
—The Editors, Town & Country, 13 June 2023
Owned by the outrageous Bankie Banx, the West Indian style boite features Banx often performing reggae.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 31 July 2022
From a nautical-inspired boite to a luxurious take on contemporary Korean food, these 10 restaurants are the must-have reservations this summer.
—William Li, Town & Country, 8 July 2022
On Thursday, Lucien unveiled a new collaboration with Burberry that sees the downtown boite covered in the clothing brand’s iconic plaid.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 May 2022
From top cocktail bars like Aviary and The Whistler to neighborhood haunts like Inner Town Pub and Map Room, to cozy wine boites like Webster's Wine Bar, there's a watering hole for all manner of palates.
—Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 12 June 2018
Added to the list of haute boites is Hakkasan New York, the latest outpost of the elevated Cantonese restaurant which got its start in London.
—Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2018
Just over a month into his new stint as executive chef, Ferrarese has unleashed his extensive background in fine dining and Italian fare on the intimate, neighborhood boite.
—Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2018
Guy Martin, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
If Balthazar seemed especially hard to get into on Monday, June 12, that could be because Chanel took over the Soho boite to host its 16th annual Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner.
—The Editors, Town & Country, 13 June 2023
Owned by the outrageous Bankie Banx, the West Indian style boite features Banx often performing reggae.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 31 July 2022
From a nautical-inspired boite to a luxurious take on contemporary Korean food, these 10 restaurants are the must-have reservations this summer.
—William Li, Town & Country, 8 July 2022
On Thursday, Lucien unveiled a new collaboration with Burberry that sees the downtown boite covered in the clothing brand’s iconic plaid.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 May 2022
From top cocktail bars like Aviary and The Whistler to neighborhood haunts like Inner Town Pub and Map Room, to cozy wine boites like Webster's Wine Bar, there's a watering hole for all manner of palates.
—Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 12 June 2018
Added to the list of haute boites is Hakkasan New York, the latest outpost of the elevated Cantonese restaurant which got its start in London.
—Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2018
Just over a month into his new stint as executive chef, Ferrarese has unleashed his extensive background in fine dining and Italian fare on the intimate, neighborhood boite.
—Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boîte
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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, Oh Mary! is a comedic take on Mary Todd Lincoln, in which the titular First Lady tries to recapture her glory days as a cabaret star, only to be thwarted by her gay husband, Abe Lincoln.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
6 Feb. 2025
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Gilpin replaced Cole Escola, who originated the part of Mrs. Lincoln, the presidential spouse and aspiring cabaret performer, in the stage hit.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Through her high-profile performances in film and on Broadway, James became a prolific and popular nightclub performer.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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This shift in perception may also be contributing to the decline of traditional nightclub culture.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The cafe was given a yellow placard for improperly storing milk and accumulation on a food contact surface.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Coffee with breakfast 📸 Buna Kurs in Jackson Ward is an Ethiopian cafe that serves breakfast all day.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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The club is scheduled for its first regular-season match against LA Galaxy in Carson on Feb. 23.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The squad features players from 15 clubs, including 13 from Major League Soccer.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Boîte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bo%C3%AEte. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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