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

A couple of tourists sipped margaritas in blown-glass cups. —Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026

Open since 1922, the restaurant has a few different locations in the area, and its menu puts a local spin on northern Mexican fare, including enchiladas, tamales, tacos, margaritas, and more. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026

Other sugar-heavy options include drinks mixed with soda, such as Jack and Cokes, as well as classic margaritas made with sweetened mixes. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Apr. 2026

Here are 11 places to cash in on food and drink deals, whether that’s sushi in Belmont Park, tacos in Harbor Island or margaritas in La Jolla. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the Spanish feminine name Margarita

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for margarita

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

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)