Cocktail

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

Definitions of cocktail

noun a mixed drink typically made with a combination of various liquors and other ingredients

Example Sentences

A1 I like to drink fruit cocktail.

A2 She ordered a cocktail at the bar.

B1 The bartender mixed up a delicious cocktail for me.

B2 The cocktail menu at this restaurant is extensive.

C1 He is known for his signature cocktail creations.

C2 The mixologist crafted a unique cocktail using rare ingredients.

Examples of cocktail in a Sentence

formal The bartender skillfully prepared a classic cocktail for the guest.

informal Let's grab some cocktails after work.

slang I'm craving a fancy cocktail tonight.

figurative Her words were like a potent cocktail of truth and wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of cocktail

• past tense: cocktailed
• plural: cocktails
• comparative: more cocktail
• superlative: most cocktail
• present tense: cocktail
• future tense: will cocktail
• perfect tense: have cocktailed
• continuous tense: cocktailing
• singular: cocktail
• positive degree: cocktail
• infinitive: to cocktail
• gerund: cocktailing
• participle: cocktailed

Origin and Evolution of cocktail

First Known Use: 1806 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the word 'cocktail' is believed to have originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: The term 'cocktail' was first defined in 1806 in a New York newspaper as a mixture of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. Over time, the definition of a cocktail has evolved to include a wide variety of mixed drinks, often with elaborate and creative ingredients.