plural tequilas
: a Mexican liquor made chiefly from the fermented sap of the blue agave that has been subjected to two separate distillations
Tequila is a form of mezcal that enjoys a regional appellation—it must be produced in Tequila, Jalisco (a state in Mexico), entirely from the nectar from the blue agave plant.—
Justin Grant
Justin GrantThe most important difference between fine tequila and ordinary tequila is that the good stuff is made from 100 percent blue agave—the desert succulent that is pressure cooked, then fermented.—Food & Wine
Food & WineNote: Tequila is often distinguished from other mezcals because it can only be made from the blue agave and has more restrictive guidelines regarding its production.
"We're going to offer wine, beer, cocktails, a lot of tequila and mezcal, and margaritas on tap," said [bar] owner Patrick Todd.—Jordyn Noennig
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According to DoorDash data from January 1 - April 14, 2025, as compared to the same timeframe in 2024, orders for reposado tequila are up 95%, gold tequila up 65% and añejo tequila up 60%.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The list features hundreds of agricultural and industrial items, along with bourbon, tequila and other spirits — a sore point between the trading partners, with U.S. President Donald Trump in March threatening to put a 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Situated in the northern Baja California Peninsula just under two hours from San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico’s premier viticultural region, producing more than 70 percent of the wine in a country still mostly associated with beer and tequila.
—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
The venue also houses the intimate Casa Dragones Tasting Room, where visitors can savor premium tequilas in a setting adorned with obsidian tiles.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The list features hundreds of agricultural and industrial items, along with bourbon, tequila and other spirits — a sore point between the trading partners, with U.S. President Donald Trump in March threatening to put a 200% tariff on EU alcohol imports.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 May 2025
Situated in the northern Baja California Peninsula just under two hours from San Diego, Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico’s premier viticultural region, producing more than 70 percent of the wine in a country still mostly associated with beer and tequila.
—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
The venue also houses the intimate Casa Dragones Tasting Room, where visitors can savor premium tequilas in a setting adorned with obsidian tiles.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tequila
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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tequila
noun
te·qui·la
tə-ˈkē-lə 
tā-
: a Mexican liquor made from the fermented juice of an agave
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