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

Twelve bars and restaurants will offer 50% off select margaritas all month long. —Nicole Cobler, Axios, 6 May 2025

People gathered on the Sun Patio and experienced an impressive selection of top-shelf tequila and margarita samples providing bold flavors and even spicier vibes! —Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2025

While many just celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tacos and margaritas, the day serves as a celebration of the day the Mexican army defeated French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025

The rooftop will have drinks (like fruity margaritas and sparkling palomas) that are made in tandem with Altos Tequila in addition to a rotation of in-house DJs spinning tunes. —Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 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)