cocktail party

noun

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

Examples of cocktail party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pebble Beach Food & Wine currently hosts 10,000 guests each year, with attendees able to participate in not only culinary events but also beachside cocktail parties, scenic golf outings, and intimate wine cellar experiences. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

The energy and crowd matched the vision—like a who’s who cocktail party. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The Sandpiper hosts weekly nature walks through their gardens as well as barbecues and cocktail parties. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

These savory sandwiches are great for a casual summer cocktail party. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cocktail party

• counterparty
• multiparty
• arty
• carty
• hearty
• parti
• astarte
• mccarty
• nonparty