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

Spicy Lime was the pick of the variety pack for its margarita-like bite. —Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025

With this in mind, the Hop Atomica team is now whipping up four new old fashioneds and four new margaritas. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025

The team behind Mirate in Los Feliz has followed up with this lively Sherman Oaks riff on Mexico’s Norteño cantinas, which originated the margarita. —Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025

Come on a Wednesday for deals on the raw bar, or Thursday for $5 margaritas and $10 fishbowl margaritas. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 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)