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

With pool areas, flashy stage shows and margaritas aplenty, the vessel came equipped with everything guests needed for a fun, sunny getaway. —Nathan Diller, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025

The restaurant was known for its fajitas, margaritas and salsa. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Sep. 2025

Since Charlie had batched ahead, the margaritas weren’t too time-consuming. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025

Pomegranate Margaritas Inspired by the Fourth of July cookout, these bright, fruity margaritas capture Belly’s playful and mischievous side. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 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)