margarita

noun

mar·​ga·​ri·​ta ˌmär-gə-ˈrē-tə How to pronounce margarita (audio)
: 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 Not only was San Francisco at the forefront of the cocktail revival in the early '00s, with contributions from bars and restaurants such as Absinthe, Bourbon & Branch, and Tommy's (famous for the Tommy's margarita), but the Bay Area is historically known for its great bars. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2024 The Florida Keys are known for gorgeous sunsets and endless margaritas, the perfect place for fishing, jet skiing, scuba diving, and honeymooning. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 Well, this one comes with a weekend movie watch list These restaurants make the best margaritas in Phoenix. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024 Though many people go down to the Florida Keys to drink margaritas, lie on the beach and drink some more margaritas, Monroe County has some stunning parks perfect for nature lovers. Emma Janssen, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024 Castro reminded jurors that before the crash Grossman had a margarita at a friend’s home and then another at a nearby restaurant, Julio’s Agave Grill. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2024 Rusty Taco: Get half-off all house margaritas all day. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024 Known for its margaritas and creative taco offerings. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Feb. 2024 There really is no cocktail quite like a margarita. Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

from the Spanish feminine name Margarita

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of margarita was in 1956

Dictionary Entries Near margarita

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margarita

Margarita

Cite this Entry

“Margarita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/margarita. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Margarita

geographical name

Mar·​ga·​ri·​ta ˌmär-gä-ˈrē-tä How to pronounce Margarita (audio)
island of northern Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, chief of the Nue*va Es*par*ta \ ˈnwā-​vä-​e-​ˈspär-​tä How to pronounce Margarita (audio) \ group ; chief town and port Porlamar area 414 square miles (1072 square kilometers)

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