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 pool and pool bar are sheltered by palm trees and offer a long list of cocktails, including my favorite, which was a coconut margarita. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

Each of these ready-to-drink cans contains a margarita that includes tequila, agave syrup, lime and mango juice concentrates, and natural habanero flavor for a kick in every sip. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026

Frozen margaritas not only weren’t legal, they hadn’t been invented. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026

Peach margaritas are the answer to what to serve for your next summer get-together. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 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)