cocktail party

noun

: an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served

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The two-day showcase will kick off with an invitation-only celebratory cocktail party in Paris. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 The night started out with a cocktail party in an airy and bright residence in the Mandarin Oriental, as realtors sipped drinks and munched on bites as live music played. Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025 Should the mood strike for a soirée fit for a king, the home’s living room and conservatory can easily accommodate 200 for a cocktail party. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025 Dressed in Willy Chavarría and styled by Anastasia Walker, the música Mexicana superstar made his official debut at the CFDA cocktail party hoisted in Rockefeller Center by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne, alongside designers Michael Kors and Anna Sui. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cocktail party

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cocktail party was in 1903

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“Cocktail party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20party. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.

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