COCKTAIL PARTY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase cocktail party. (close relations)
Definition of COCKTAIL PARTY
Best Alternative Words for COCKTAIL PARTY
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affair | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vaguely specified concern • a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship • a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people | ||||||||
bash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vigorous blow • an uproarious party verb • hit hard | ||||||||
celebration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event • any joyous diversion • the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual | ||||||||
event | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that happens at a given place and time • a special set of circumstances • a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||||
festivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • any joyous diversion | ||||||||
fete | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elaborate party (often outdoors) • an organized series of acts and performances (usually in one place) verb • have a celebration | ||||||||
fiesta | nounn | |||||||
noun • an elaborate party (often outdoors) | ||||||||
function | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) • what something is used for • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • a relation such that one thing is dependent on another • a formal or official social gathering or ceremony • a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people • a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program verb • perform as expected when applied • serve a purpose, role, or function • perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function | ||||||||
gala | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a gay festivity | ||||||||
gathering | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • the social act of assembling • the act of gathering something • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching | ||||||||
mixer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity • club soda or fruit juice used to mix with alcohol • electronic equipment that mixes two or more input signals to give a single output signal • a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods | ||||||||
reception | nounn | |||||||
noun • the manner in which something is greeted • a formal party of people; as after a wedding • quality or fidelity of a received broadcast • the act of receiving • (American football) the act of catching a pass in football | ||||||||
rendezvous | nounn | |||||||
noun • a meeting planned at a certain time and place • a place where people meet • a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex verb • meet at a rendezvous | ||||||||
shindig | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large and noisy party of people | ||||||||
social | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • relating to human society and its members • living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups • relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society noun • a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity adjective satellite • composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability • tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind • marked by friendly companionship with others | ||||||||
soiree | nounn | |||||||
noun • a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house) |