cocktail hour

idiom

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

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Each offers its own distinctive flavors that can elevate any cocktail hour. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 These multi-layered spirits offer a real versatility when cocktail hour strikes. Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025 After a short cocktail hour, guests made their way into a larger space with a dance floor, where Anderson Paak, also known as DJ Pee Wee, spun a mix of lively dance tunes while also rapping and singing live. Kelly Wetherille, Footwear News, 10 July 2025 The second was a larger celebration the next day, which featured a cocktail hour and dinner. Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 17 June 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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