noun Uncommon

cosmo

Cosmo (noun) means Short for cosmopolitan, a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. Example: “She ordered a cosmo at the bar while they waited for a table.”

noun

Short for cosmopolitan, a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice.

"She ordered a cosmo at the bar while they waited for a table."

How to use cosmo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual short name for the cosmopolitan cocktail.

Word forms

cosmos plural

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Etymology

A clipped form of "cosmopolitan."

Frequently asked questions

What does “cosmo” mean?

The word “cosmo” means short for cosmopolitan, a cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. In plain terms, a casual short name for the cosmopolitan cocktail.

How do you use “cosmo” in a sentence?

Here is “cosmo” used in a sentence: “She ordered a cosmo at the bar while they waited for a table.”

What part of speech is “cosmo”?

“Cosmo” is a noun.

Is “cosmo” a common word?

“Cosmo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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