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.”
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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."
"There’s an incredible Tangerine Cosmo made in West Stockbridge, where the bartender, Jeremy Kenny, was inspired by the feminist symbolism on Passover."
— Natalka Burian, quoting Lenora Lapidus (2018)
How to use cosmo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual short name for the cosmopolitan cocktail.
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Word forms
- 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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