cocktail hour

idiom

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

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During cocktail hour, the VIP section was the balcony overlooking the room, where François-Henri Pinault chatted with dinner keynote speaker Diane von Furstenberg, and newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held court. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025 Following a cocktail hour with apps and drinks, the dinners are prepared family-style and presented at communal tables. Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025 Partygoers headed to the Fireshade Room for cocktail hour and the reception, where there were speciality drink menus featuring the bride and groom's pups, Frankie and Ted. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025 It is outfitted with a large bar and ample plush seating, ensuring everyone is comfy during cocktail hour. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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