: an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served
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Adding amaretto, rum, Kahlúa, Cointreau, or bourbon will elevate your brownies from a dessert just for kids to a cocktail party treat.—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 Around the same time, Oscar de la Renta sent floor-skimming shirt dresses down the runway, while Stephen Burrows gave sequins a sporty edge in wrap-styles blouses and dresses – perfect for transitioning from work to cocktail parties in the era.—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025 This almost operates like a cocktail party, so people get a little bit tipsy before the actual ceremony.—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025 On sale for just $30 for Cyber Week the Province Tumbler & Rocks set is just right for cocktail parties, holiday entertaining, and gifting.—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cocktail party
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