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

The evening started in the restaurant’s outdoor area in the back, where guests gathered over margaritas and mingled before being summoned inside. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Elsewhere, guests mingled with lime margaritas and Champagne to beats by Isabella Massenet. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Treks to Queens for Luar’s world domination and Storm King Art Center to drink out of a margarita fountain with Collina Strada. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Pour a pitcher of orange-mint margaritas for a fresh and fruity happy hour. — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 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)