cocktail party

noun

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

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The star added a pair of pointed-toe black pumps. 12 of 12 Katie Holmes Katie Holmes attended the Michael Kors cocktail party in a simple-yet-chic black column dress and black overcoat draped over her shoulders. Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025 After opening the doors to his new Madison Avenue boutique, Michael Kors welcomed the crowd to Bemelmans at The Carlyle Hotel for a cocktail party and surprise performance. Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025 The mood is still a little tense when Grant shows up for the cocktail party. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025 What’s more, with cocktail parties and other meet-ups that enable turbo-schmoozing, networkers of all nations can trade intelligence and forge mutually beneficial contacts during the show’s four days. Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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