cocktail Definition

a usually iced drink of wine or distilled liquor mixed with flavoring ingredients

something resembling or suggesting such a drink as being a mixture of often diverse elements or ingredients

a mixture of agents usually in solution that is taken or used especially for medical treatment or diagnosis

of, relating to, or set aside for cocktails

designed for semiformal wear

a horse with its tail docked

a bell-shaped drinking glass usually having a foot and stem and holding about three ounces (90 milliliters)

a public room (as in a hotel, club, or restaurant) where cocktails and other drinks are served

an informal or semiformal party or gathering at which cocktails are served

a somewhat spicy sauce that consists typically of ketchup or tomato-based chili sauce mixed with horseradish and often lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot-pepper sauce and that is served especially as a condiment for cold seafood (such as shrimp or oysters)

coffee table

a usually short dress that is suitable for formal occasions

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