cocktail hour

idiom

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

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During cocktail hour, artists Jose Parla and Kaws played pool near the bar, while in the main dining room, Brielmaier was busy introducing Weems to actor Daniel Kaluuya, who was seated next to Lupita Nyong’o for dinner. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 1 May 2025 During cocktail hour, Johnston introduced the bride to her plus-one when disaster struck. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 May 2025 Afternoons can be spent with a book and a glass of wine in the library-lounge, or perhaps a game of billiards before cocktail hour. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025 See His Proposal — and Her Diamond Ring The food didn't stop after the cocktail hour. Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cocktail hour

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“Cocktail hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20hour. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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