COCKTAIL
/ˈkɒkteɪl/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of COCKTAIL
A mixed alcoholic beverage.
A mixture of other substances or things.
"Scientists found a cocktail of pollutants in the river downstream from the chemical factory."
A horse, not of pure breed, but having only one eighth or one sixteenth impure blood in its veins.
To adulterate (fuel, etc.) by mixing in other substances.
To treat (a person) to cocktails.
"He dined and cocktailed her at the most exclusive bars and restaurants."
Ostentatiously lacking in manners.
Examples of COCKTAIL in a Sentence
- "Scientists found a cocktail of pollutants in the river downstream from the chemical factory."
- "He dined and cocktailed her at the most exclusive bars and restaurants."
Word Details
Is COCKTAIL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COCKTAIL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COCKTAIL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COCKTAIL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | c | k | t | a | i | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COCKTAIL
100 words from the letters in COCKTAIL
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How to Use COCKTAIL in Word Games
COCKTAIL is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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