cocktail party

noun

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

Examples of cocktail party in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tour Weekend with a 21+ cocktail party and entertainment by The Bejeweled Band, a Taylor tribute. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Sep. 2024 Here’s a look at what the other guests at the Johnny Was x Sasson cocktail party to celebrate the launch of the collection. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024 Today, Jesse shares his thoughts via email about Joan's cocktail party confession, Charles L.'s heartbreaking conversation with Guy, and more. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024 By the cocktail party, the couple seemed to be in complete bliss. Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cocktail party 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cocktail party.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cocktail party was in 1903

Dictionary Entries Near cocktail party

Cite this Entry

“Cocktail party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20party. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on cocktail party

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!