Cool MateMeaning of Cocktail
a drink usually made from a mixture of one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice. It can also be made without alcohol.
In simple words: A mixed drink with alcohol.
Cocktail in a sentence
- a cocktail bar/cabinet/shaker
- a prawn/shrimp cocktail
- fruit cocktail
- a lethal cocktail of drugs
- The show was a heady cocktail of jazz and political satire.
How to use Cocktail
Use 'cocktail' when referring to a drink in social settings. It's appropriate in bars and restaurants but may not be used in formal occasions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'cocktail party' where people mingle and enjoy mixed drinks.
Related words
Collocations with Cocktail
Synonyms for Cocktail
- mixed drink
- beverage
- alcoholic drink
- libation
- tipple
Opposites of Cocktail
- water
- plain drink
- soft drink
Common mistakes with Cocktail
- Confusing 'cocktail' with 'mocktail' which means a non-alcoholic version.
- Using it when referring to any drink, not just alcoholic ones.
- Spelling it incorrectly as 'coktail'.
Cocktail appears in
Cocktail in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كوكتيل
مشروب مخلوط بالكحول.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ককটেল
অ্যালকোহলযুক্ত একটি মিশ্র পানীয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Cocktail
Ein gemischtes Getränk mit Alkohol.
- SpanishEspañol
Cóctel
Una bebida mezclada con alcohol.
- Persianفارسی
کوکتل
نوشیدنی مخلوط با الکل.
- FrenchFrançais
Cocktail
Une boisson mélangée avec de l'alcool.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कॉकटेल
शराब वाला मिक्स ड्रिंक।
- ItalianItaliano
Cocktail
Una bevanda mista con alcol.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Coquetel
Uma bebida misturada com álcool.
- RussianРусский
Коктейль
Смешанный напиток с алкоголем.
- Urduاردو
کاک ٹیل
الکوحل والا ملا جلا مشروب۔
- Chinese中文
鸡尾酒
一种含酒精的混合饮料。
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Frequently asked questions about Cocktail
What does Cocktail mean?
A mixed drink with alcohol.
What is the definition of Cocktail?
a drink usually made from a mixture of one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice. It can also be made without alcohol.
How do you use Cocktail in a sentence?
a cocktail bar/cabinet/shaker
Can you give another example of Cocktail?
a prawn/shrimp cocktail
What are synonyms for Cocktail?
Common alternatives include mixed drink, beverage, alcoholic drink, libation, tipple.
What is the opposite of Cocktail?
Opposite meanings include water, plain drink, soft drink.
What words go with Cocktail?
It commonly pairs with pre-dinner, afternoon, evening, make, mix, serve, bar, lounge, cabinet, prawn, seafood, shrimp, deadly, lethal, heady, cocktail of.
What are common mistakes when using Cocktail?
Confusing 'cocktail' with 'mocktail' which means a non-alcoholic version. Using it when referring to any drink, not just alcoholic ones. Spelling it incorrectly as 'coktail'.
How do you pronounce Cocktail?
US: /["/ˈkɑːkteɪl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒkteɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cocktail?
Use 'cocktail' when referring to a drink in social settings. It's appropriate in bars and restaurants but may not be used in formal occasions.
What CEFR level is Cocktail?
"Cocktail" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.