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cocktail
1[kok-teyl]
noun
any of various mixed drinks, consisting typically of gin, whiskey, rum, vodka, or brandy, with different admixtures, as vermouth, fruit juices, or flavorings, usually chilled and frequently sweetened.
a portion of food, as seafood served with a sauce or a mixture of fruits cut into pieces, served as an appetizer or first course.
a shrimp cocktail;
a fruit cocktail.
a mixture of various drugs usually a beverage or solution.
a liquid drug cocktail for terminal patients;
a cocktail of pills taken twice a day.
any diverse mixture of elements, especially one with a powerful effect.
an impressive cocktail of skills and experiences.
verb (used without object)
to drink cocktails, especially at a cocktail party.
They cocktailed before going to the theater.
adjective
(of women's clothing) styled for semiformal wear.
a knee-length cocktail dress.
of, pertaining to, used in, or suitable to the serving of cocktails.
cocktail onions;
cocktail napkins.
cocktail
2[kok-teyl]
noun
a horse with a docked tail.
a horse that is not a thoroughbred.
a man of little breeding who passes for a gentleman.
cocktail
1/ ˈɒˌٱɪ /
noun
any mixed drink with a spirit base, usually drunk before meals
( as modifier )
the cocktail hour
an appetizer of seafood, mixed fruits, etc
any combination of diverse elements, esp one considered potent
(modifier) appropriate for formal occasions
a cocktail dress
cocktail
2/ ˈɒˌٱɪ /
noun
a horse with a docked tail
an animal of unknown or mixed breeding
archaica person of little breeding pretending to be a gentleman
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cocktail1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cocktail1
Origin of cocktail2
Example Sentences
A man who tried to murder a police officer while armed with Molotov cocktails has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years.
That includes a man charged Wednesday with the attempted murder of a police officer for throwing a Molotov cocktail.
People were arrested for an array of alleged crimes including failure to disperse, throwing a Molotov cocktail at an officer, driving a motorcycle into a line of officers, destruction of property and looting.
They also arrested a man who allegedly rammed a motorcycle into a skirmish line of officers, and another for attempted murder with a Molotov cocktail.
Suspects face charges ranging from attempted murder with a Molotov cocktail and assault on a police officer to looting.
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