"cocktailwear" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From cocktail + -wear. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cocktail|wear}} cocktail + -wear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cocktailwear (uncountable)
  1. Clothing to be worn on semi-formal occasions or at cocktail parties, usually in the late afternoon. Tags: uncountable Related terms: cocktail dress, cocktail hat
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