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US/ˈkɑːk.teɪl/
UK/ˈkɒk.teɪl/
a mixed alcoholic drink; also a mixture of different things, such as fruit or chemicals
In context
We ordered a cocktail at the rooftop bar to celebrate.
The company is holding a cocktail party for new clients on Friday.
The doctor gave him a cocktail of drugs to fight the infection.
Words that go with cocktail
noun + noun
- cocktail partyBusiness cards were exchanged at the cocktail party.
- shrimp cocktailShe started dinner with a shrimp cocktail.
- fruit cocktailKids had a fruit cocktail with their lunch.
- cocktail dressShe wore a black cocktail dress.
verb + noun
- order a cocktailI will order a cocktail while we wait.
- mix a cocktailThe bartender mixes a cocktail in seconds.