margarita

noun

mar·​ga·​ri·​ta ˌmär-gə-ˈrē-tə 

: a cocktail consisting of tequila, lime or lemon juice, and an orange-flavored liqueur

Examples of margarita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the entire month of July, Applebee's guests (ages 21 and up, of course) can enjoy the beloved $1 margarita at participating locations nationwide. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

Break out the margaritas — the Owens sisters are back in a charming new trailer for Practical Magic 2. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026

The easygoing hotel centers on the pool, where bands perform some evenings, and people gather around fire pits with margaritas and beers. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

The frozen pink Cadillac at Westside Motor Lounge swirls together tequila, lime juice, strawberries and passion fruit for a tropical, tart and sweet slushy margarita. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 21 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the Spanish feminine name Margarita

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for margarita

• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita
• amrita
• excreta
• lolita
• marita
• partita
• samhita

Geographical Definition

Margarita

geographical name

Mar·​ga·​ri·​ta ˌmär-gä-ˈrē-tä 

island of northern Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, chief of the Nue*va Es*par*ta \ ˈnwā-​vä-​e-​ˈspär-​tä \ group ; chief town and port Porlamar area 414 square miles (1072 square kilometers)