cocktail hour

phrase

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

Examples of cocktail hour in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tuesday’s event will also feature a networking lunch sponsored by AEG Presents, an evening cocktail hour, and an awards ceremony recognizing leaders and innovators in live entertainment. — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Most bustles are done either at the start of cocktail hour or before the reception begins. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

The 100 Napua rooms come with access to two private lounges serving breakfast, midday bites, and an evening cocktail hour, plus a chef's station and live music on the eighth floor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

As the cohosts slipped away from the cocktail hour to pose for photos in another, quieter back room, guests began to mingle. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

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