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cocktail

UK
/ˈkɒk.teɪl/
US
/ˈkɑk.teɪl/

Translations

cocktailnoun
cocktails
pl
UK
/ˈkɒk.teɪl/
US
/ˈkɑk.teɪl/
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
Она заказала коктейль в баре.
Additional translations
микс
смешанный напиток
Synonyms
beverage
apéritif
refreshment
libation
mixed drink
cocktailverb
cocktailed
Past Simple
cocktailed
Past Participle
cocktailing
Gerund
Rare and informal; chiefly intransitive meaning ‘to drink cocktails socially’.
cocktailadjective
UK
/ˈkɒk.teɪl/
US
/ˈkɑːk.teɪl/
Used attributively to describe clothing, parties, or food/drink items related to cocktails.

Definitions

cocktailnoun
A mixed alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits combined with other ingredients such as fruit juice, flavored syrup, or cream.
She ordered a refreshing cocktail made with gin and tonic water at the bar.
An appetizer consisting of seafood, such as shrimp or oysters, served with a piquant sauce.
The shrimp cocktail was served with a tangy cocktail sauce.
A combination of various elements, especially when considered to be risky or volatile.
The meeting was a cocktail of emotions, with excitement and tension in equal measure.
Archaic: A horse of mixed breed, especially one with the tail docked.
In the 18th century, a dock-tailed horse was commonly called a cocktail.
cocktailverb
To drink cocktails, especially in a social or leisurely context.
They spent the evening cocktailing at the beach bar.
cocktailadjective
Relating to or suitable for a cocktail party or other semi-formal social occasion.
She chose a sleek cocktail dress for the evening reception.
(of food or drink) Intended to be served as a small appetizer or mixed drink.
Cocktail onions add a sharp bite to the martini.
Designating or relating to a therapeutic mixture of drugs administered together.
The patient was placed on a cocktail drug regimen after surgery.
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