A social gathering or party where people drink alcoholic beverages together (e.g., a drinking party or get-together).
明日の夜、会社の飲み会がある。
There's a company drinking party tomorrow night.
飲み会では上司と話すのがちょっと緊張する。
I get a little nervous talking with my boss at drinking parties.
新しい部署の歓迎飲み会を開いた。
We held a welcome drinking party for the new department.