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

Pour a pitcher of margaritas and enjoy. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026

With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing. —Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026

The energy is unfussy and warm, and one of my happiest memories here is snacking on four cheese arancini with black truffle aioli, while sipping on the most delicious margaritas. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026

Rest elbows at the bar, get a margarita and snack on crispy coconut shrimp served with chili garlic sauce. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026

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)