pre-drinks
Drinks before going
Pre-drinks are alcoholic beverages consumed before going out to a bar, club, or party—a way to socialize and get a buzz going while saving money on expensive venue prices.
The practice is common among young adults: We're having pre-drinks at Sarah's place before the club.
Also called pregaming in American English.
Clear distilled spirit
- beerFermented grain drink
- ciderPressed apple beverage
- shotsSmall poured drinks
- mixersCombination devices or gatherings
punch · prosecco · cocktails · cans · bottles · spirits · rum · gin
Before the main event
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- flatmatesCo-tenants sharing living space
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- house partySocial gathering at home
catch-up · banter · getting ready · group chat · invites · host · playlist · outfit
Lacking vertical variation
- dormOn-campus student housing
- apartmentRented unit in building
- kitchenFood preparation room
- living roomHome's social space
bedroom · garden · balcony · halls · residence · house · patio · backyard
Late day period
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- sunsetDay yielding to darkness
- duskDimming after sundown
- getting startedBeginning an undertaking
early hours · countdown · last call · nightfall · golden hour
Plan for spending
- BYOBSupply your own drinks
- cover chargePayment for venue entry
- student lifeExperience of attending school
- affordableReasonably priced
frugal · free pour · bulk buying · off-license · bottle shop
vodka
Clear distilled spirit
mixers · punch · prosecco · cocktails · cans · bottles · spirits · rum · gin · box wine
pregame
Before the main event
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- flatmatesCo-tenants sharing living space
- friendsVoluntary close relations
house party · catch-up · banter · getting ready · group chat · invites · host · playlist · outfit · selfies
flat
Lacking vertical variation
living room · bedroom · garden · balcony · halls · residence · house · patio · backyard · rooftop
evening
Late day period
early hours · getting started · countdown · last call · nightfall · golden hour
budget
Plan for spending
- BYOBSupply your own drinks
- cover chargePayment for venue entry
- student lifeExperience of attending school
affordable · frugal · free pour · bulk buying · off-license · bottle shop
- drinking partieskegger, booze-up, keg party, pub crawl, booze cruise
- partiesbirthday party, party, costume party, house party, dinner party
pre-drinksafterparty
Gathering following main event
after-party · nightcap · afters · after-hours · last call