1. an alcoholic drink made by mixing different spirits, liqueurs, or other ingredients
2. a mixture of different elements or factors
3. small appetizers served at a party, typically with drinks

1. relating to or suitable for cocktail parties or social drinking

Examples

• She ordered a martini cocktail at the bar.
• The restaurant serves cocktails and appetizers during happy hour.
• The medication was a cocktail of different drugs.
• They served cocktail shrimp at the reception.
• He wore a cocktail suit to the evening event.
• The party featured a cocktail hour before dinner.
• The bartender mixed a fruity cocktail with rum and pineapple juice.