How to Use cocktail party in a Sentence

cocktail party

noun
  • Mara used her time at the cocktail party to speak with Sarah.
    Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 21 Feb. 2022
  • The launch will be marked by a cocktail party at the John Sowden House on Oct. 12.
    The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Okay gents, go get cleaned up for the post-date cocktail party.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2021
  • After the three dates, all of the men gathered for a cocktail party.
    Haley Kluge, Variety, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Tayshia and Kaitlyn say that Michelle has canceled the rest of the cocktail party.
    Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2021
  • Matt wants to meet up with them both before the cocktail party.
    Lia Beck, refinery29.com, 1 Feb. 2021
  • That’s like putting on Days Of Wine and Roses during a cocktail party to set the mood.
    Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 15 Feb. 2022
  • The world of cocktail parties and bespoke suits and limousines pulling up to the curb?
    Seth Doane, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Back inside, Shanae grabbed some shrimp from the cocktail party platter and offered it to the rest of the group.
    Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 31 Jan. 2022
  • With that, Jamie exited, and Michelle canceled the rest of the cocktail party.
    Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2021
  • After a week of dates, the men gathered for the weekly cocktail party.
    Haley Kluge, Variety, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Why not host a cocktail party or a trip to a gallery or museum?
    Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2021
  • Zach starts the cocktail party by pulling Anastasia aside for a one-on-one chat.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Sarah Trott crashes the first group date of the week and horns her way into a nine-woman cocktail party.
    Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2021
  • By 7:00pm, the cocktail party was already in full swing as guests caught up in the intimate space.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2021
  • His dream is to one day attend the same cocktail party as his idol Steven Spielberg.
    Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Katie then calls off the rest of the cocktail party and jumps straight into the rose ceremony.
    Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 22 June 2021
  • The bar hummed all night, and the dress code ranged from Eagles game jerseys to full cocktail party attire.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2022
  • But first, some more drama The cocktail party begins – and Ben grabs Tayshia first.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2020
  • At the post-game cocktail party, Eazy starts things off right by giving Clare a foot massage.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2020
  • There isn't much time left in the episode when the men arrive for the pre-rose ceremony cocktail party.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 July 2021
  • Nayte, Clayton and Joe went into the cocktail party with a rose, and the remaining men fought for time.
    Haley Kluge, Variety, 16 Nov. 2021
  • Soon, your droopy mood will drop away, and your light, informed banter will wow the crowd at your next swanky cocktail party.
    Eric Williams, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
  • Having lost at the obstacle course, Shanae is all the more determined to win the date rose at the cocktail party.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2022
  • Many of us know just enough about Dante’s Inferno for a cocktail party bluff.
    Chris Lowney, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021
  • There isn’t a cocktail party because Matt is ready to follow his heart.
    Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2021
  • But please don’t bring your good vibes into the final cocktail party, okay?
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024
  • It’s like a cocktail party in a box, hand-made and designed by Leicester, with enough for four cocktails.
    Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2021
  • Later that night at the cocktail party, Jenn is still reeling from earlier.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Dear Miss Manners: My husband and I are having an outdoor cocktail party.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 29 June 2024

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