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

This vibrant margarita is a vessel for spring herbs like lemon balm, anise hyssop, mint, and lemon verbena. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026

Sear steaks and fish, grill veggies, slow-roast a rotisserie chicken, and even serve up frozen margaritas in this beautiful outdoor space. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Blanco and añejo tequila are classic margarita liquor selections. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026

With a fresh margarita in hand, Josef launches into a 70-minute monologue about his Life and Times, which carries on past Nathan’s anchor-watch shift and into Coop’s. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 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)