cocktail

Example Sentences

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Cocktail parties made Raquel Debono famous in Republican circles, specifically her singles mixers in Manhattan’s East Village for right-leaning 20- and 30-somethings looking for love in a liberal city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Cocktail ordered, there's a rollercoaster knot of anticipation building in my stomach - I'm waiting for a date.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

At Super Bargain Cocktail and Snack Bar in downtown Toronto, bartender Daniel Sousa said there had been fewer orders for bourbon in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

Cocktail dresses feature big bows and a fur collar.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

In second grade, my mom took me to the theater to see R-rated films like Rain Man and Cocktail.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi