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

Althouse’s right arm now features a smattering of historic neon signs — the Li Po Cocktail Lounge in San Francisco’s Chinatown and the View Alcatraz sign, among them.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Kate said Mr Kenny always knew the "right name to drop" and persuaded the couple to invest with him in a new Liverpool Cocktail Week.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 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