No. 7,576 in Dutch
cocktail
A mixed alcoholic drink.
In a sentence
Ik heb gisteren een heerlijke cocktail met ananas en kokosnoot gedronken.
Yesterday, I drank a delicious cocktail with pineapple and coconut.
In this sentence, "cocktail" is used to describe a mixed alcoholic drink containing various ingredients.
De barista serveerde een cocktail van koffie, melk en siroop als een alternatief voor een dessert.
The barista served a cocktail of coffee, milk, and syrup as an alternative to dessert.
Here, "cocktail" refers to a non-alcoholic concoction or mixture of ingredients, presented creatively.
De tentoonstelling was een cocktail van moderne kunst, muziek en interactieve technologie.
The exhibition was a cocktail of modern art, music, and interactive technology.
In this context, "cocktail" is used metaphorically to represent a combination or blend of diverse elements.
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