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 dream is to make frozen margaritas or daiquiris, and serve them in these. — Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 20 July 2026

Consumers already understand what a margarita or Long Island Iced Tea is supposed to be. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The nearest eatery is Adriana’s in Franktown, a Mexican food joint known for its tamales and margaritas and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Common cocktails that contain grapefruit include palomas, greyhounds, some margaritas and sea breezes. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 July 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)