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

Like Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez, Mariscos also serves agua frescas and margaritas. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

With Nowhere To Be If a typical beach town is laid-back, then Grayton Beach is fully reclining—in a hammock, with an ice-cold margarita in hand. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

The Daisy Dog at Daisy, $15 The spicy margaritas are hot at Sherman Oaks’ lauded tequila bar, but the Daisy Dog is hotter. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Multiple margaritas make the menu, and Sharp differentiates them with fresh watermelon juice in one and hibiscus in another. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 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)