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

And cocktails like margaritas, espresso martinis, Manhattans and old-fashioneds? — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

Passion fruit is a great mixer for cocktails such as margaritas, Bellinis or spritzes. — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Happy hour at home gets a designer twist with these trendy ribbed tumblers that can sport salt rims for margaritas and stack neatly on your bar cart. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Buena Vida in South Main Village also has weekly Taco Tuesdays with two tacos for $5 and $5 margaritas. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 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)