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 Quinn arrived at the cocktail party at Catch Steak in Los Angeles in a long, sparkling gown and posed for photos with guests. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024 Subsequently, the cocktail party came to embrace many types of events, and as a result, dress codes varied widely. Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024 During the pre-rose ceremony cocktail party, Maria steals Joey for some alone time and this sets Jess off. The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024 Despite all the conflict during the cocktail party, Madina did get a rose from Joey during the rose ceremony at the beginning of the episode. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024 Formal-leaning dresses with a midi length are also great for cocktail parties, like the Ihot Women's V-Neck Midi Dress and PrettyGarden Women's One-Shoulder Ruched Midi Dress from Amazon. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024 The night began with a cocktail party before guests sat for dinner and the ceremony. Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 In honor of its 100th year anniversary, the auction house intends to organize a golf tournament for its real estate clients and have cocktail parties in its auction gallery for its fine art auction clients and customers. Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 8 Mar. 2024 Host Jesse Palmer declared an end to the cocktail party, so everyone headed to the rose ceremony. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cocktail party was in 1903

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“Cocktail party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20party. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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