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cocktail party
noun
- a social gathering, often held during the cocktail hour, at which cocktails and other alcoholic beverages, hors d'oeuvres, and canapés are served.
Word History and Origins
Origin of cocktail party1
Example Sentences
They talk about stuff that they wouldn’t talk about if it was a cocktail party with 30 people milling around.
I was at a cocktail party a few months ago in Studio City when, suddenly, one conversation rose above the din of guests’ chatter and quickly arrived at a consensus: Erewhon had gone too far.
It's the perennial "cocktail party problem" - standing in a room full of people, drink in hand, trying to hear what your fellow guest is saying.
I was at a cocktail party a few months ago in Studio City when, suddenly, one conversation rose above the din of guest’s chatter, and quickly arrived at a consensus: Erewhon had gone too far.
Served warm or at room temperature, they are a celebrated star at any cocktail party.
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