: an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served
Examples of cocktail party in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebFrom cocktail parties to family dinners and backyard barbecues, the signature flavor of this beloved meat can make any event feel like a special occasion.—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024 Stars like Beyoncé, Tina Knowles, Demi Moore and Blake Lively wore their best couture to celebrate fashion at cocktail parties and sit front row at runway shows.—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 No one recognizes a brand’s potential more skillfully than Lauren Santo Domingo, who, along with Moda Operandi, celebrated the designer and his recent collection (much of which is available for pre-order on the platform) with a cocktail party last night at Hotel Chelsea.—Ian Malone, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024 At the cocktail party in Spain, Jess got mad at Maria for interrupting Katelyn’s time with Joey.—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024 Only time will tell what happens with the women in the cocktail party, and who will ultimately be eliminated in this week’s rose ceremony — which will be revealed tomorrow night as this week’s two-day Bachelor marathon continues.—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 And what about the tens of millions of Americans 65 and older who aren’t simply trying to slim down for a cocktail party, but live with diagnosable obesity?—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2024 Set amongst the hanging Baccarat crystal chandeliers, the sophisticated cocktail party was an elegant setting for Lanvin to celebrate women creating enduring masterpieces.—Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2024 At the end of the date, Joey gave a rose to Katelyn.
POOL PARTY AND ROSE CEREMONY
Joey decided to trade a cocktail party for a pool party with a menu by KFC.—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
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