cocktail

noun
UK: /ˈkɒkteɪl/
US: /ˈkɑːkteɪl/

  1. A mixed alcoholic drink, often with fruit juice or other ingredients.

    1. I had a cocktail at the bar. [ ] [ ]
    2. She ordered a fancy cocktail with an umbrella at the beachside restaurant. [ ] [ ]

  2. An unusual or unexpected combination of things.

    1. The project was a cocktail of ideas. [ ] [ ]
    2. The performance was a cocktail of music, dance, and visual art that left everyone amazed. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mixed drink concoction blend mixture
cocktail verb

  1. To prepare a cocktail.

    1. He likes to cocktail different drinks. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bartender expertly cocktailing a new beverage for the discerning customers. [ ] [ ]

  2. To mix or combine different things, often in an unusual way.

    1. They cocktail various musical styles. [ ] [ ]
    2. She cocktailing her wardrobe with items from different eras to create a unique look. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cocktail" in English means: A mixed alcoholic drink, often with fruit juice or other ingredients., An unusual or unexpected combination of things..

The phonetic transcription of "cocktail" is /ˈkɒkteɪl/ in British English and /ˈkɑːkteɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cocktail": mixed drink, concoction, blend, mixture.

Example usage of "cocktail": "I had a cocktail at the bar.". More examples on the page.