cocktail party

noun

: an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served

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While the couple shared a kiss while decked out in cocktail party attire, there were plenty of cozy makeup free moments as well. Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025 But here’s something to share at your next cocktail parties: Ask your friends what the two fastest-growing TV networks were in 2024. Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024 So for a 4-hour cocktail party, invest in 1 bottle per person, just in case. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024 Their trench is the cocktail party; Gabbard's trenches are trenches. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cocktail party 

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 15 Jan. 2025.

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