cocktail hour

idiom

: a time when people drink cocktails (such as before dinner)

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At cocktail hour in the Trellis Lobby, a man dressed as Santa Claus greeted guests — but his suit was pink instead of red. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 At a cocktail hour, guests sipped on Gia Coppola Wine, Francis Ford Coppola Winery’s Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc and Prosecco, and Rabbit Hole Whiskey. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024 Saturday’s ceremony was held at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, and the cocktail hour and reception back at the Frankfort Villa. Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024 Following a cocktail hour, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a multi-course meal from Michelin-star chef Jean-Georges. Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cocktail hour 

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“Cocktail hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20hour. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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