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

Come summer, there's nothing like a margarita to cut through the heat and humidity of the South. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025

For $18, guests can choose from a burger and a beer, ahi tuna tacos and a margarita, raw oysters and a martini, falafel and a gin and tonic, salmon and a glass of white wine or a shrimp roll with a glass of chardonnay. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025

Open since 1922, the restaurant has a few different locations in the area, and its Northern Mexico and Tucson-style Mexican menu features enchiladas, tamales, tacos, margaritas, and more. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025

The margarita swirls are still flowing. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 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)