cocktail

• Nom désignant un mélange de boissons, généralement à base d'alcool et d'autres ingrédients, servi court, ou une petite préparation servie en entrée pendant un repas.

A noun referring to a short mixed drink, typically made with spirits and other ingredients, or an appetizer served as a first course at a meal.

1. Mixed alcoholic drinkA2formal

   A short mixed drink typically made with spirits, fruit juice, and other flavorings.

   cocktail (boisson alcoolisée)

   • She ordered a classic martini cocktail at the bar.
   • The bartender mixed a delicious fruit cocktail.
   • He enjoys trying new cocktail recipes at home.

   Synonymesdrinklibationmixed drink

2. Appetizer courseB1formal

   An appetizer served as a first course at a meal, often containing seafood or fruit.

   Cocktail (plat)

   • We started the dinner with a shrimp cocktail.
   • The fruit cocktail was served in a glass bowl.
   • For the first course, they offered a crab cocktail.

   Synonymesappetizerstarter