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

Grossman, convicted of second-degree murder and serving 15 years to life, was allegedly speeding after margaritas when her Mercedes hit Mark and Jacob Iskander in a crosswalk. —Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026

The chain also announced two new Poolio with Don Julio margaritas served in a collectible cup while supplies last. —Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

One local business has fed menudo, tostadas and classic margaritas to KCK residents throughout key historical moments over the last 61 years. —Sofi Zeman may 12, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026

Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel, look like average beaming newlyweds, young parents fake-posing with margaritas and figuring things out. —Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 11 May 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)