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cocktail

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/ˈkɒk.teɪl/ · cock-tail

A mixed drink typically containing spirits, fruit juices, syrups, and flavorings.

Meanings

nounformal

A mixed drink typically containing spirits, fruit juices, syrups, and flavorings.

ایک مخلوط مشروب جو عام طور پر روحوں، پھلوں کے رس، سرپ اور ذائقہ دار اجزاء پر مشتمل ہوتا ہے۔

کاک ٹیل

cocktail

Synonyms

mixed drinkbeverageelixirمخلوط مشروبپینے کی چیزشراب

Antonyms

straight drinkneat spiritsingle spiritسیدھی شراباکیلا روحسیدھی مشروب

Common Collocations

  • happy hour cocktail
  • signature cocktail
  • fruit cocktail

Example Sentences

She ordered a refreshing cocktail for the summer party.

اس نے گرمیوں کی پارٹی کے لیے ایک تازہ دم کاک ٹیل منگوایا.

Us ne garmiyon ki party ke liye aik taaza dam cocktail mangwaya.

The bartender mixed a beautiful citrus cocktail.

بارٹینڈر نے ایک خوبصورت سٹرٹوز کا کاک ٹیل بنایا.

Bartender ne aik khoobsurat citrus cocktail banaya.

Cocktails can be made with a variety of spirits and flavors.

کاک ٹیلز مختلف روحوں اور ذائقوں کے ساتھ بنائے جا سکتے ہیں.

Cocktails mukhtalif roohon aur zaiqon ke saath banaye ja sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

mocktail:A mocktail is a non-alcoholic version of a cocktail.

Word Family

mixologist
nounمخلوط ساز

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'cocktail' as the 'cock' mixing with different flavors.

Visualize a bartender shaking a colorful drink.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "cocktail" — originally referred to a mixed drink

First known use: 1806

The term 'cocktail' has been in use since the early 19th century, often linked to a mixture of spirits, and it has evolved to encompass a wide range of mixed beverages.