cocktail

/ˈkɑkˌteɪl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or suitable for a cocktail party or formal social event.
    • The hotel has a cocktail hour every evening for guests.
    • They served cocktail snacks like shrimp and cheese bites.
    • She wore a beautiful cocktail dress to the evening event.
noun
  1. An alcoholic drink made by mixing two or more ingredients, such as spirits, fruit juice, or soda.
    • She ordered a fruity cocktail with pineapple and rum.
    • The bartender shook the cocktail vigorously before pouring it into a glass.
    • They served colorful cocktails at the beach party.
  2. A mixture of different substances or elements, often used figuratively.
    • The storm was a dangerous cocktail of high winds and heavy rain.
    • The medicine was a cocktail of pain relievers and vitamins.
    • His speech was a cocktail of humor and serious advice.
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