cocktail hour

phrase

: a time when people drink cocktails (such as before dinner)

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There will be a cocktail hour poolside at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences, followed by Friday night services and a sit-down dinner. Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 The striped linen seat cushion provides a comfy foundation for anyone lucky enough to be invited in for cocktail hour. Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026 During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed a large raw bar installation with oysters, crab, shrimp and a sushi bar with assorted nigiri and rolls. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 After a quick moment alone for a glass of cava and dress bustle, the newlyweds joined their guests at cocktail hour. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cocktail hour

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“Cocktail hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20hour. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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