: an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served
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Giorgio Armani Oscars Cocktail Rodeo Drive The fashion house opens up its Rodeo Drive store for an annual pre-Oscars cocktail party in honor of awards season.—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026 But even the starting tier includes the conversation with Molly, plus a cocktail party and full fashion show.—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026 Consider a leg-baring pick from Free People for your next cocktail party, or go with Cider’s sleek black take for a more formal affair.—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026 The pair crossed paths at a military cocktail party in 1943.—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cocktail party