cocktail hour

Example Sentences

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It’s more of an “I’m dressed for a cocktail hour and my partner is dressed for a remote workday” situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

I arrived at Gustavino’s, the tony East Side venue, midway through the 6 p.m. cocktail hour.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2025

The idea that these corporations place profit above health is not just a cocktail hour talking point gleaned from some book review – it is deeply ingrained in the community’s memory.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

Only the event’s stacked red carpet is watchable — the gala’s cocktail hour and dinner are notoriously private events.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024

At seven o’clock on a cool November night, guests will arrive at the Robert E. Lee Hotel bar for the cocktail hour.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett