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

Which casual chain’s $6 margaritas, Big Smasher burger and Triple Dipper combination platters have sent sales surging? —Daniel Wine, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024

The iconic scene where the four witches make midnight margaritas. —Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024

The late-night taco fiesta from 8 p.m. to midnight on Nov. 1 will include live DJs, freshly shaken margaritas and tacos. —Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024

There will be a full bar with margaritas, tequila cocktails, domestic and imported beer, according to a social media post. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from the Spanish feminine name Margarita

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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)