cocktail hour
Example Sentences
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A complex cider with enough of a tart kick to enliven any cocktail hour.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
The idea that these corporations place profit above health is not just a cocktail hour talking point gleaned from some book review – it is deeply ingrained in the community’s memory.
From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024
That color temperature is great when you’re making breakfast, but may not be ideal if you want warmer, dimmer light for cocktail hour.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024
The empty mall, the airship kegger, the erudite cocktail hour — in theory, you can attend them all.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023
At seven o’clock on a cool November night, guests will arrive at the Robert E. Lee Hotel bar for the cocktail hour.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
