cocktail

noun

ˈkäk-ˌtāl How to pronounce cocktail (audio)
Definition of cocktailnext
as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things an autopsy found a lethal cocktail of banned substances in the actor's body

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Recent Examples of cocktail Three years ago, another neighbor’s car had Molotov cocktails thrown at it in the middle of the street, the resident said. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026 The cocktail is fresh juicy summer strawberries, paired with vodka, gin, lemon, coriander, and two liqueurs, Licor 43, for a deepening vanilla element, and Aperol, for rhubarb and orange and a touch of texture. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 July 2026 O’Connell enjoy a date night at CBS Studios' cocktail reception at San Diego Comic Con 2026 on July 24. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 The drink menu is intentionally simply priced — every cocktail and glass of wine are $13, and all nine beer selections are $6-$7. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cocktail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail
  1. mixture
  2. mix
  3. blend
  4. amalgam
  5. alloy
  6. amalgamation
  7. combination
  8. fusion
Noun
  • Once cool, pour mixture into a large lidded jar and add lemon juice, oil, pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
    — Cate Huguelet, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk in several additions, beating after each addition.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.
    — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • For many, its mix of Victorian-era architecture and historic landmarks is worth the trip alone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • Chai Maintenance blends spiced chai with lemonade and adds a cardamom-sugar rim.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • They’re tossed in a blend of malt-vinegar powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG, a miraculous combination that activates every sensory receptor simultaneously, and nearly blows out your palate for anything else.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • The nonprofit founded by Stan Karter, Jerry Temaner and Gordon Quinn (the name is an amalgam of the founders’ last names) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • Also, his sizzling hard-rock sound was not strictly punk, but an intriguing amalgam of punk, hardcore, folk and more.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of amalgam
Noun
  • Heavy-duty mechanical hinges connect titanium-alloy limbs to a protective casing of carbon fiber, enabling smooth, deliberate strides on brutish red legs.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
  • Word is that like Samsung, Apple also will feature titanium alloy technology in its folding display.
    — Mike Feibus, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of alloy
Noun
  • Such an amalgamation opens up to a different spectatorial experience, a notion of sensuality that’s rarely a concern of writing on Brocka’s cinema.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • Their amalgamation with the other color produces a degradation to which no lover of his country, no lover of excellence in the human character can innocently consent.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • With sea levels rising, the combination could mean more devastating floods along the coastal stretch that’s at the center of luxury development.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Paramount contends that the transaction would bolster competition in streaming, as the combination of Paramount and Warner Bros would stand a better chance against stronger rivals like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 July 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • The fusion of adventure, wildlife and culture is what draws people to us.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
  • In certain metal samples, fusion occurred about a quintillion times—a 1 followed by 18 zeroes—more often than in reactions without a host material.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
Definition of fusion

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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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