cosmo
word
Definition
'Cosmo' is a common short form for the cocktail 'Cosmopolitan,' a popular drink made with vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice. It can also refer to the magazine Cosmopolitan, but is mainly used for the drink.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used informally in bars and restaurants. Often ordered as "a cosmo". Most listeners will think of the drink, not the magazine. Rarely used as a personal nickname or for anything else.
Spanish: cosmoPortuguese (BR): cosmoPortuguese (PT): cosmoChinese (Simplified): 宇宙饮料 - 科莫鸡尾酒Chinese (Traditional): 宇宙飲料 - 科莫雞尾酒Hindi: कोस्मोArabic: كوزموBengali: কসমোRussian: космоJapanese: コスモVietnamese: cosmoKorean: 코스모Turkish: cosmoUrdu: کوسموIndonesian: cosmo
Example Sentences
I'd like a cosmo, please.
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She ordered a cosmo at the party.
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A cosmo is pink and usually served in a martini glass.
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How about we split a pitcher of cosmo tonight?
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Whenever I want to feel fancy, I order a cosmo.
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Can you make my cosmo a little less sweet?
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