A cocktail is an alcoholic drink which contains several ingredients.
On arrival, guests are offered wine or a champagne cocktail.
...an expert at mixing cocktails.
2. countable noun
A cocktail is a mixture of a number of different things, especially ones that do not go together well.
The court was told she had taken a cocktail of drugs and alcohol. [+ of]
Children and guns are a potentially lethal cocktail.
Synonyms: mixture, combination, compound, blend More Synonyms of cocktail
3. See also fruit cocktail, Molotov cocktail, prawn cocktail
cocktail in British English1
(ˈkɒkˌteɪl)
noun
1.
a.
any mixed drink with a spirit base, usually drunk before meals
b.
(as modifier)
the cocktail hour
2.
an appetizer of seafood, mixed fruits, etc
3.
any combination of diverse elements, esp one considered potent
4. (modifier)
appropriate for formal occasions
a cocktail dress
Word origin
C19: of unknown origin
cocktail in British English2
(ˈkɒkˌteɪl)
noun
1.
a horse with a docked tail
2.
an animal of unknown or mixed breeding
3. archaic
a person of little breeding pretending to be a gentleman
Word origin
C19: originally cocktailed (adj) having a tail like a cock's
cocktail in American English1
(ˈkɑkˌteɪl)
noun
1. US
any of various alcoholic drinks made of a distilled liquor mixed as with wine, fruit juice, or soda water and usually iced
2. US
an appetizer served at the beginning of a meal, as fruit juice, tomato juice, diced fruits, or seafood with a sharp sauce
3. Medicine
a liquid medication consisting of a mixture of various substances, often including a drug
cocktail in American English2
(ˈkɑkˌteɪl)
noun Archaic
1.
a horse with a docked tail
2.
a horse of impure breed
Word origin
< cock1 verb intransitive + tail1
cocktail in Hospitality
(kɒkteɪl)
Word forms: (regular plural) cocktails
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Hotel bar)
A cocktail is an alcoholic drink which contains several ingredients.
COLLOCATIONS: ~ partychampagne ~
On arrival, guests are offered champagne cocktails.
The bar serves delicious cocktails made from brandy and cream.
You should also have things like gin and lime juice for mixing cocktails.
Word lists with
cocktail
alcoholic, alcoholic drinks
In other languages
cocktail
British English: cocktail /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/ NOUN
A cocktail is an alcoholic drink containing several ingredients.
...a champagne cocktail.
American English: cocktail
Arabic: كُوكْتِيل
Brazilian Portuguese: coquetel
Chinese: 鸡尾酒
Croatian: koktel
Czech: koktejl
Danish: cocktail
Dutch: cocktail
European Spanish: cóctel
Finnish: cocktail
French: cocktail
German: Cocktail
Greek: κοκτέιλ
Italian: cocktail
Japanese: カクテル
Korean: 칵테일
Norwegian: cocktail
Polish: koktajl
European Portuguese: coquetel
Romanian: cocteil
Russian: коктейль
Latin American Spanish: cóctel
Swedish: cocktail
Thai: เครื่องดื่มเหล้าผสมน้ำผลไม้
Turkish: kokteyl
Ukrainian: коктейль
Vietnamese: cocktail
All related terms of 'cocktail'
cocktail bar
a bar which serves cocktails
cocktail hour
the interval before the evening meal during which cocktails and other alcoholic beverages were traditionally served
atomic cocktail
an aqueous solution of radioactive substance administered orally as part of the treatment for cancer
cocktail dress
A cocktail dress is a dress that is suitable for formal social occasions.
cocktail glass
a glass for serving cocktails , typically bell-shaped and having a foot and a stem
cocktail lounge
A cocktail lounge is a room in a hotel, restaurant, or club where you can buy alcoholic drinks.
cocktail onion
a small pickled onion served with drinks
cocktail party
A cocktail party is a party, usually held in the early evening, where cocktails or other alcoholic drinks are served. People often dress quite formally for them.
cocktail sauce
any of various sauces served with a seafood cocktail , typically one consisting of ketchup , Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, horseradish , and seasonings
cocktail shaker
a container in which cocktails are mixed
cocktail stick
a small pointed stick used for holding cherries , olives , etc, in cocktails , and for serving snacks , such as small sausages
cocktail table
a low table as for serving refreshments , esp. one in a living room
fruit cocktail
Fruit cocktail is a mixture of pieces of different kinds of fruit eaten as part of a meal .
prawn cocktail
A prawn cocktail is a dish that consists of prawns, salad , and a sauce. It is usually eaten at the beginning of a meal .
shrimp cocktail
A shrimp cocktail is a dish that consists of shrimp, salad , and a sauce . It is usually eaten at the beginning of a meal .
cocktail cabinet
a cupboard in which glasses and bottles are kept
cocktail sausage
a small sausage served with drinks
cocktail waitress
a woman who serves in a bar or cocktail lounge
Molotov cocktail
A Molotov cocktail is a simple bomb made by putting petrol and cloth into a bottle. It is exploded by setting fire to the cloth.
prairie cocktail
a drink consisting of raw unbeaten egg, vinegar or Worcester sauce ( Worcester oyster ), salt, and pepper : a supposed cure for a hangover
fruit cup
a variety of fruits served in a cup or glass as an appetizer or dessert
Americano
Americano is strong coffee with hot water added.
Brompton mixture
a mixture of narcotics , tranquilizers, and alcohol , used to kill pain for terminally ill patients
Chinese translation of 'cocktail'
cocktail
(ˈkɔkteɪl)
n(c)
(= drink) 鸡(雞)尾酒 (jīwěijiǔ)
(fig) 合成物 (héchéngwù)
(noun)
The court was told she had taken a cocktail of drugs and alcohol.
Synonyms
mixture
a mixture of spiced, grilled vegetables
combination
A combination of factors are to blame.
compound
Organic compounds contain carbon in their molecules.
blend
He makes up his own blends of flour.
concoction
This concoction helps to control skin blemishes.
mix
a magical mix of fantasy and reality
amalgamation
The organization was formed by an amalgamation of two groups.
admixture
His heart beat with an admixture of aversion and thrill.
subject word lists
See Cocktails
Additional synonyms
in the sense of admixture
Definition
a mixture
His heart beat with an admixture of aversion and thrill.
Synonyms
mixture,
combination,
compound,
blend,
fusion,
alloy,
medley,
amalgamation,
meld,
intermixture
in the sense of amalgamation
The organization was formed by an amalgamation of two groups.