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

The patio gets packed on game days, but there’s almost always room at the bar to order a margarita, mezcal mule, or—for the under-21 crowd—a fruit-forward agua fresca. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026

People who want to come out and enjoy a margarita, enjoy the chips, salsas, a good Mexican dinner. —Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 5 May 2026

Since then, Texans have celebrated Cinco de Mayo along with residents of Puebla, Mexico, mainly by toasting Zaragoza with margarita specials and tacos galore. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2026

Beyond tacos and margaritas, the day is a historical observance of Mexico's triumph over the French. —Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 May 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)