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

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

For cocktail hour, guests sipped and snacked on light bites while taking a look at the BTS of Siriano’s creative process and inspirations. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Following the ceremony, guests moved into cocktail hour as The Joinery was flipped for a seated reception. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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