cocktail
Translation
cocktail, mixed drink
Examples
She ordered a fruity cocktail at the bar.
She ordered a fruity cocktail at the bar.
The event was a cocktail of music and art.
The event was a cocktail of music and art.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) cocktail (noun) a mixed alcoholic drink She ordered a fruity cocktail.
Similar Words
mixed drink, beverage, drink
Etymology
The origin is debated, but a popular theory is that it comes from a drink garnished to look like a cock's tail.
Memory Tips
Imagine a drink with colourful garnishes that look like a rooster's (cock's) tail.