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

To find someone to mix margaritas at your house party, contact the Columbia Bartending Agency or chat up your favorite local bartender or server. —The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026

Tonight, this took the form of a fake ID and unlimited margaritas at a Mexican establishment somewhere in the 110s along Broadway. —Supriya Ganesh, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026

Drink options will include Mexican Coke, craft sake, local beer and cocktails on tap, such as a margarita and martini, plus seasonal offerings. —Evan Moore april 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026

This margarita-like, party-worthy punch is made with limeade, sparkling water, maraschino cherry juice, margarita salt, and limes. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026

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)