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

In addition to local ales, Bountiful Valley will also sell a margarita and a Southern whiskey peach tea. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Two days later, the chemicals were inadvertently added to margaritas. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026

The actor was playing bartender, making margaritas, when Alves passed by. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026

Chili’s serves at least 10 different types of margaritas, according to its menu. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 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)