Cocktail: meaning, definitions and examples

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cocktail

 

[ หˆkษ’kหŒteษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drink

An alcoholic mixed drink typically containing a spirit or spirits, sugar, water, and bitters.

Synonyms

alcoholic drink, beverage, mixed drink

Examples of usage

  • The bartender mixed a delicious cocktail for the customer.
  • She ordered a margarita, her favorite cocktail.
  • He enjoys trying new cocktail recipes.
  • The party guests gathered around the bar, eager to try the different cocktails.
  • The menu featured a variety of classic and signature cocktails.

Translations

Translations of the word "cocktail" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coquetel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เค•เคŸเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cocktail

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ koktail

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะบั‚ะตะนะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koktajl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฏใƒ†ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cocktail

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรณctel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kokteyl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นตํ…Œ์ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆูƒุชูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koktejl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koktail

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธกๅฐพ้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koktajl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kokteill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะบั‚ะตะนะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ”แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kokteyl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรณctel

Etymology

The term 'cocktail' originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It was initially used to describe a specific type of alcoholic drink consisting of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. Over time, the definition of cocktail has expanded to include a wide range of mixed drinks. The exact origins of the word are unclear, but it is believed to have been derived from the French word 'coquetier', which means an eggcup. The first recorded use of the word 'cocktail' in its current sense was in a New York newspaper in 1806.

See also: cock, cockerel, cockeyed, cockiness, cockpit, cockscomb, cocky.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,491, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.