How to Use cocktail party in a Sentence

cocktail party

noun
  • There’s still a cocktail party and a rose ceremony to get through.
    Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2021
  • Soon, your droopy mood will drop away, and your light, informed banter will wow the crowd at your next swanky cocktail party.
    Eric Williams, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024
  • There isn't much time left in the episode when the men arrive for the pre-rose ceremony cocktail party.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 13 July 2021
  • Has Aaron gone to talk to Tammy all day or done anything to secure his rose before the cocktail party?
    Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Before making their way to the top, the designer hosted a cocktail party in the landmark's lobby.
    Leanne Italie, ajc, 10 Sep. 2021
  • Ahead, shop some of our favorite cocktail party dresses for your next party directly from Amazon.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2021
  • One occurs at a cocktail party; another on Navajo land in Arizona, where the youth group has gone on retreat.
    New York Times, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Today, Jesse shares his thoughts via email about the dust-up over Devin's gelato moment with Jenn, the tension at the cocktail party, and more.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 July 2024
  • Whether walking from bar to bar on South Beach or standing around at a cocktail party or a wedding, these shoes show off our fresh pedicures and keep us from feeling fatigued.
    Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
  • Rather than waiting for the group date cocktail party for answers, Brendan decides to force the issue by showing up at the Bachelorette's room unannounced.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 20 July 2021
  • Chancing a cocktail party early in the Obama administration, I was swarmed by a dozen or more men who demanded to know what was so wrong with Palin.
    Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
  • During the cocktail party before the second Rose Ceremony, Aaron pulled Devin aside to confront him over his behavior on the group date.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 16 July 2024
  • Mara used her time at the cocktail party to speak with Sarah.
    Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 21 Feb. 2022
  • The launch will be marked by a cocktail party at the John Sowden House on Oct. 12.
    The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Okay gents, go get cleaned up for the post-date cocktail party.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2021
  • After the three dates, all of the men gathered for a cocktail party.
    Haley Kluge, Variety, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Tayshia and Kaitlyn say that Michelle has canceled the rest of the cocktail party.
    Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2021
  • That’s like putting on Days Of Wine and Roses during a cocktail party to set the mood.
    Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 15 Feb. 2022
  • The world of cocktail parties and bespoke suits and limousines pulling up to the curb?
    Seth Doane, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Back inside, Shanae grabbed some shrimp from the cocktail party platter and offered it to the rest of the group.
    Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 31 Jan. 2022
  • With that, Jamie exited, and Michelle canceled the rest of the cocktail party.
    Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2021
  • After a week of dates, the men gathered for the weekly cocktail party.
    Haley Kluge, Variety, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Zach starts the cocktail party by pulling Anastasia aside for a one-on-one chat.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023
  • By 7:00pm, the cocktail party was already in full swing as guests caught up in the intimate space.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2021
  • His dream is to one day attend the same cocktail party as his idol Steven Spielberg.
    Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The bar hummed all night, and the dress code ranged from Eagles game jerseys to full cocktail party attire.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Nayte, Clayton and Joe went into the cocktail party with a rose, and the remaining men fought for time.
    Haley Kluge, Variety, 16 Nov. 2021
  • Having lost at the obstacle course, Shanae is all the more determined to win the date rose at the cocktail party.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2022
  • It’s like a cocktail party in a box, hand-made and designed by Leicester, with enough for four cocktails.
    Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Nov. 2021
  • Serve to start the party on holidays, game nights, cocktail parties, and more.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023

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