: an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served
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During New York Fashion Week last September, the cocktail party the designer held at the shop was arguably the hottest ticket in town—and there wasn’t even a runway show.—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2025 Elon Musk was on the television in the background at a cocktail party.—Chip Bell, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Smith was first spotted with the handbag at a cocktail party celebrating the 2025 LVMH Prize on Wednesday.—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025 The Feeding San Diego Pairings with a Purpose event from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 at Callie will include a cocktail party and hors d’oeuvres, a four-course dinner and wine pairings chosen by lead sommelier Tracy Latimer.—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cocktail party
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