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Definition of cosmo
cosmo
/ˈkɑːz.moʊ/
cos · mo
Plural:cosmos
cosmo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
An informal shortening of cosmopolitan, a popular cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened lime juice.
Example
"She ordered a chilled cosmo at the lounge before dinner."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 20th century as an informal clipping of 'cosmopolitan', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'kosmopolitēs' (citizen of the world).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cosmo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cosmo