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 restaurant also highlights festive drink options, including large margaritas, margarita flights and other Mexican-style cocktails. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026

Joining it is newcomer Prickly Ever After Rita, a margarita that leans into contrast by mixing tequila, citrus, and prickly pear for a balance of sweet and tangy, per a press release. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026

Fuel up on enchiladas and margaritas at Molino’s Mexican Cuisine or get your culture fix at Mark Arts or the Ulrich Museum of Art, just a quick ride away. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025

It could easily be used like a simple syrup in holiday cocktails, like pomegranate margarita, or drizzled over a dessert, like our olive oil cake. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 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)