cocktail hour

idiom

: a time when people drink cocktails (such as before dinner)

Examples of cocktail hour in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To explore Davis and the Canaan Valley, book into the ten-room Billy Motel and Bar, which has a retro vibe and a happening evening cocktail hour (from $100). Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 July 2024 By cocktail hour, everyone wanted one of their own. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 22 July 2024 The cocktail hour after the ceremony featured signature drinks: mezcalitas and margaritas for Mexico, and a piña colada with Flor de Caña rum for Puerto Rico. Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2024 During the reception cocktail hour, the couple gave a nod to their roots via several unique touches. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cocktail hour 

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“Cocktail hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20hour. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.

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