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 authentic ambiance of the converted house adds to the charm, and their regular, skinny or spicy margaritas with Campo Bravo reposado are a steal. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026

The restaurant is offering $5 margaritas and $22 pitchers from Friday through Sunday. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2026

There's also a giveaway, which will get three lucky winners free margaritas for a year. —Mike Snider, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026

The Minturn Saloon, famous for its carafes of margaritas, is one of Colorado’s most legendary bars, housed in a building dating back to 1901. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 6 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)