Cocktail — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈkäk-ˌtāl/ cock·tail

Meaning & Definition of Cocktail

Cocktail (noun)

  1. a usually iced drink of wine or distilled liquor mixed with flavoring ingredients
  2. something resembling or suggesting such a drink as being a mixture of often diverse elements or ingredients
  3. a mixture of agents usually in solution that is taken or used especially for medical treatment or diagnosis
  4. a horse with its tail docked

Cocktail (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or set aside for cocktails
  2. designed for semiformal wear

Cocktail (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things

    "an autopsy found a lethal cocktail of banned substances in the actor's body"

    similar: admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, synthesis
    related: half-and-half, absorption, blending, coalescence, coalition, commingling, commixture, compost, concretion, homogenization, immingling, immixture, incorporation, integration, interfusion, intermingling, mergence, merger, merging, mingling, assortment, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, motley, patchwork, potpourri, variety, accumulation, aggregation, conglomeration
    near: component, constituent, element, ingredient

Related Entry: Cocktail parties (noun)

Cocktail parties is a different word from Cocktail. The synonyms below are for cocktail parties, not for cocktail.

  1. as in tea parties, house parties

    similar: bakes, clambakes, hen parties, house parties, housewarmings, icebreakers, kaffeeklatsches, keggers, klatches, masquerades, meet and greets, mixers, salons, showers, socials, soirees, stags, suppers, symposia, tea parties, teas, affairs, bashes, binges, blasts, blowouts, dos, events, fetes, functions, get-togethers, parties, receptions, shindigs, benefits, fund-raisers, balls, dances, formals, proms, celebrations, galas, occasions, bacchanalia, bacchanals, orgies, saturnalias

Related Entry: Cocktail party (noun)

Cocktail party is a different word from Cocktail. The synonyms below are for cocktail party, not for cocktail.

  1. as in tea party, house party

    similar: bake, clambake, hen party, house party, housewarming, icebreaker, kaffeeklatsch, kegger, klatch, masquerade, meet and greet, mixer, salon, shower, social, soiree, stag, supper, symposium, tea, tea party, affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, event, fete, function, get-together, party, reception, shindig, benefit, fund-raiser, ball, dance, formal, prom, celebration, gala, occasion, bacchanal, bacchanalia, orgy, saturnalia

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cocktail

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cocktail:

admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, synthesis

Related Words for Cocktail

half-and-half, absorption, blending, coalescence, coalition, commingling, commixture, compost, concretion, homogenization, immingling, immixture, incorporation, integration, interfusion, intermingling, mergence, merger, merging, mingling, assortment, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, motley, patchwork

Near Antonyms of Cocktail

component, constituent, element, ingredient

Origin & Etymology of Cocktail

probably from cock:1 + tail

First known use: 1839

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Cocktail

Words & Phrases Containing Cocktail

cocktail glass, cocktail lounge, cocktail party, cocktail sauce, cocktail table, cocktail dress, cocktail hour

Frequently Asked Questions about Cocktail

What does "Cocktail" mean?

"Cocktail" means a usually iced drink of wine or distilled liquor mixed with flavoring ingredients. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a usually iced drink of wine or distilled liquor mixed with flavoring ingredients.

What is another word for "Cocktail"?

Other words for "Cocktail" include admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, composite and compound. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cocktail" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cocktail"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cocktail". Common alternatives include admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, blend, combination, composite, compound, conflation and emulsion.

How do you use "Cocktail" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cocktail" in a sentence: "an autopsy found a lethal cocktail of banned substances in the actor's body".

Is "Cocktail" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cocktail" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Cocktail" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Cocktail" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cocktail"?

"Cocktail" is pronounced /ˈkäk-ˌtāl/ and divided into syllables as cock·tail.

What is the origin of the word "Cocktail"?

"Cocktail" comes from probably from cock:1 + tail. First known use: 1839.