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

Pomegranate Margaritas Inspired by the Fourth of July cookout, these bright, fruity margaritas capture Belly’s playful and mischievous side. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025

Its sparkling rim creates the sharp, tangy bite of a classic sour margarita on the first sip. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

But de la Torre promises fresh margaritas and some of his favorite personal recipes from his decades of experience in the kitchen. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025

As are the martinis — dirty and apple — as is the spicy margarita. —Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 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)