cocktail party

noun

Synonyms of cocktail partynext
: an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served

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In a scene that’s reminiscent of a Lenny Bruce routine about a white man and a Black man at a cocktail party, Virginia wrongly assumes that the del Valles are Mexican when in fact Pablo is Chilean and Tania was born in New Mexico. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026 The top floor would also have room for exclusive cocktail parties to showcase the launch of a new Rolex watch. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 Both Katie and Greg get lucky after attending Walt’s cocktail party. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026 Whether the invite is for afternoon tea, a cookout, a cocktail party, or a graduation, a good floral dress will always ace the dress code. Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cocktail party

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 May. 2026.

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