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

No need for dip with these flavorful chips that feature the zesty taste of spicy margaritas. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026

Texas restaurants are a big winner from the FIFA World Cup, as visitors fill social media with dozens of photos of giant barbecue platters, tall frozen margaritas and anything from Buc-ees. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026

At its peak, On the Border operated over 150 restaurants and became known for sizzling fajitas, tableside chips and signature margaritas. —Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026

The location is steps away from Boston’s Eataly, and Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, where the party starts when the margaritas hit the table. —Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 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)