serein

[ suh-ran ]

noun

, Meteorology.

1. fine rain falling after sunset from a sky in which no clouds are visible.

serein

/ səˈreɪn /

noun

1. fine rain falling from a clear sky after sunset, esp in the tropics

Word History and Origins

Origin of serein¹

1865–70; < French serein, Middle French serain evening, nightfall < Vulgar Latin *sērānum, equivalent to Latin sēr ( um ) a late hour (neuter of sērus late) + -ānum, neuter of -ānus -an; compare obsolete English serene < Middle French

Word History and Origins

Origin of serein¹

C19: via French, from Old French serain dusk, from Latin sērus late

Example Sentences

“You better make our friend feel like she’s experiencing the glory of a serein today.”

From Literature

“A serein, brah. It’s a fine tropical rain falling from a cloudless night sky.”

From Literature

Sayegh recently swore in the Police Department’s first Palestinian officer, Serein Tamimi, who is also the first to wear a hijab.

From Los Angeles Times

On Facebook, a reader said: “Near Chablis, visit the very special medieval village Noyers Sur Serein for its architecture, lively and laid-back lifestyle and music.”

From New York Times

On Facebook, a reader said: “Near Chablis, visit the very special medieval village Noyers Sur Serein for its architecture, lively and laid-back lifestyle and music.”

From New York Times