as in tea party
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cocktail party
Bass was at a cocktail party as part of a delegation to Ghana when Los Angeles went up in flames last January, breaking a campaign promise to never leave the country during her mayoralty.
—
Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Bass went to Ghana for a cocktail party and her public safety deputy was home on leave after calling in a bomb threat to City Hall.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The attendees at the British Museum cocktail party, surrounded by masterworks of 20th-century art, couldn’t help but gush about one single gallery show on view in New York City.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Scientists call this the cocktail party problem.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cocktail party
Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Bass went to Ghana for a cocktail party and her public safety deputy was home on leave after calling in a bomb threat to City Hall.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The attendees at the British Museum cocktail party, surrounded by masterworks of 20th-century art, couldn’t help but gush about one single gallery show on view in New York City.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Scientists call this the cocktail party problem.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cocktail party
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail party
Noun
-
Debbie Dooley, the conservative activist, noted that erstwhile tea party leaders in the state aren’t on the same page anymore either.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
-
Get ready for special occasions with this tea party-chic dress that gives off cottagecore vibes.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Noun
-
Five people were shot at a DeKalb County house party following a fight Monday night, and so far, police say no arrests have been made.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
-
How about a house party or gathering at a local bar?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Noun
-
One hen party group nearly brought the roof down.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
-
Scottish hen parties were deemed to contain ritualistic profanation.—
Victor J. Blue,
Harpers Magazine,
23 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Dried khat leaves are also boiled to create a stimulant tea.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
-
While the pastries and afternoon tea are nice, this would not be my pick to spend your time when the view just outside is so spectacular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Noun
-
Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
-
At supper the guides exchanged significant glances across the fire and acted like a couple of guys who have picked a lame horse.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
Noun
-
Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies meet and greet us on Monday.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
-
After finishing her set, Grimmie hosted a meet and greet with fans.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
Prior to our conversation earlier this year, Ayala and Mose-Vargas had both attended a symposium celebrating the 40th anniversary of David Montejano’s Anglos and Mexicans in the Making of Texas, a foundational text on class and race in the Southwest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
-
Some research suggests other benefits, too, according to a recent symposium from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher recently followed the band on socials.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
-
Othership’s sauna events range from comedy nights and singles socials to tarot readings and a shabbat social schvitz.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cocktail party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail%20party. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
