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Definition cocktail in British English

cocktail noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkɒkˌteɪl/
1

a drink, usually with a lot of alcohol in it, made by mixing different drinks together

Synonyms and related words
alcohol alcopop aperitif
2

a combination of substances, especially ones that are harmful when used together

Example

The smoke contains a cocktail of toxic chemicals.

Synonyms and related words
mixture blend combination
Example

a disturbing cocktail of sex and violence

Synonyms and related words
mixture blend combination
Definition cocktail in British English