mariachi

noun

ma·​ri·​a·​chi ˌmär-ē-ˈä-chē How to pronounce mariachi (audio)
ˌmer-
1
: a small, strolling, Mexican band consisting usually of trumpeters, guitarists, and violinists
also : a musician belonging to such a band
often used before another noun
2
: the music performed by a mariachi

Examples of mariachi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Janet Castillo, a guitar player in the school’s mariachi program, said mariachi is a way for students of Mexican origin to share a part of their identity with the community. Lilly Umana, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024 Enjoy more live salsa, plus mariachi bands and food trucks, at Cutler Bay's Hispanic Heritage Celebration tomorrow afternoon. Martin Vassolo, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024 The celebrations tout traditional Latin foods and entertainment including, mariachi bands, folklórico, and salsa lessons. Fernanda Figueroa, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2024 To get them back on track, the teacher asks them earnestly what mariachi means to them. Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mariachi 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'mariachi.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, perhaps modification of French mariage marriage

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mariachi was in 1923

Dictionary Entries Near mariachi

Cite this Entry

“Mariachi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mariachi. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on mariachi

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!