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

Sip on specialty margaritas and cervezas while sampling premium tequilas from top brands and enjoy tacos from some of San Diego’s best taco shops. —Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025

The restaurant, which had its first food license inspection in late 2018, serves Mexican fare like burritos, fajitas and margaritas. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025

Lagavulin Smoky Spicy Margarita This margarita swaps out tequila or mezcal for Scotch, a twist on a summer classic that layers in smoke without losing the refreshing, citrus-forward vibe that the popular cocktail is known for. —John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025

Prickly pear margaritas The prickly pear cactus is prevalent in the Arizona desert. —Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025

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)