Definition

Noun: * Cocktail party: A social gathering, typically in the evening, where alcoholic drinks (cocktails, wine, etc.) and light snacks or appetizers are served. The primary focus is on conversation and socializing rather than a full meal.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Công ty sẽ tổ chức một tiệc rượu để chào mừng các đối tác mới. (The company will host a cocktail party to welcome the new partners.)
  • Chúng tôi được mời tham dự tiệc rượu tại khách sạn vào lúc 7 giờ tối. (We are invited to attend a cocktail party at the hotel at 7 p.m.)
  • Trong tiệc rượu, mọi người thường đứng nói chuyện và thưởng thức rượu. (At a cocktail party, people usually stand around talking and enjoying drinks.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "tiệc rượu" emphasizes the presence and consumption of alcohol as a central element of the event. It is distinct from a dinner party ("") or a feast ("" / "").
• It can sometimes imply a more formal or sophisticated social event compared to a simple drinking gathering.

Variants and Related Words

• Tiệc cocktail (n): This is a direct loan translation and is completely synonymous with "tiệc rượu". (Cocktail party).
• Tiệc chiêu đãi (n): A reception or banquet, which may or may not serve alcohol as a main feature. (Reception).
• Tiệc mừng (n): A celebration party, which could be a "tiệc rượu". (Celebration party).
• Tiệc trà (n): A tea party, where tea and light pastries are served. (Tea party).

Synonyms

• Buổi tiếp khách có rượu: A reception with drinks. (A drinks reception).
• Buổi chiêu đãi: A reception. (Note: This is broader and less specific to alcohol).

Related Phrases / Idioms

• Dự tiệc rượu: To attend a cocktail party.
  • Anh ấy thường xuyên dự tiệc rượu để gặp gỡ khách hàng. (He frequently attends cocktail parties to meet clients.)
• Mở tiệc rượu: To host/throw a cocktail party.
  • Họ mở tiệc rượu tại nhà riêng để kỷ niệm ngày cưới. (They are hosting a cocktail party at their private home to celebrate their wedding anniversary.)

noun

1. coktail party