: an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served
Examples of cocktail party in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebToday, Jesse shares his thoughts via email about the dust-up over Devin's gelato moment with Jenn, the tension at the cocktail party, and more.—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 July 2024 During the cocktail party before the second Rose Ceremony, Aaron pulled Devin aside to confront him over his behavior on the group date.—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 16 July 2024 Soon, your droopy mood will drop away, and your light, informed banter will wow the crowd at your next swanky cocktail party.—Eric Williams, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024 Chancing a cocktail party early in the Obama administration, I was swarmed by a dozen or more men who demanded to know what was so wrong with Palin.—Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cocktail party
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