cocktail

UK
/ˈkɒk.teɪl/
US
/ˈkɑk.teɪl/
cocktailnoun
cocktails
pl
UK
/ˈkɒk.teɪl/
US
/ˈkɑk.teɪl/
Traducciones
She ordered a refreshing cocktail made with gin and tonic water at the bar.
Elle a commandé un cocktail rafraîchissant à base de gin et d’eau tonique au bar.
cocktail de fruits de merGastronomie.
The shrimp cocktail was served with a tangy cocktail sauce.
Le cocktail de fruits de mer a été servi avec une sauce cocktail relevée.
Traducciones adicionales
cheval croiséVieux sens, équitation.
cocktailSens figuré.
Definiciones
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
cocktailed
Past Simple
cocktailed
Past Participle
cocktailing
Gerund
Rare and informal; chiefly intransitive meaning ‘to drink cocktails socially’.
Traducciones
prendre des cocktailsUsage courant.
They spent the evening cocktailing at the beach bar.
Ils ont passé la soirée à prendre des cocktails au bar de la plage.
Definiciones
To drink cocktails, especially in a social or leisurely context.
They spent the evening cocktailing at the beach bar.
cocktailadjective
UK
/ˈkɒk.teɪl/
US
/ˈkɑːk.teɪl/
Used attributively to describe clothing, parties, or food/drink items related to cocktails.
Traducciones
de cocktailCouture, société.
She chose a sleek cocktail dress for the evening reception.
Elle a choisi une élégante robe de cocktail pour la réception du soir.
à cocktailGastronomie.
Cocktail onions add a sharp bite to the martini.
Les oignons à cocktail ajoutent une note piquante au martini.
Traducciones adicionales
cocktailMédecine.
Definiciones
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.