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 mobile margarita bar in an an old VW van was an Instagram hit - and served a pretty perfect cocktail. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026

This playful, non-alcoholic twist on a citrus margarita will make a splash for a casual and fun Easter lunch. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026

Reddit user Lyngay downed a margarita made by the one and only Eva Longoria, who appeared at the Fairmont Hotel to promote her tequila company. —Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026

The cocktail of the day was a watermelon margarita, which went down perfectly on an oversized Bali bed, while a guitarist serenaded the crowd. —Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 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)