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

As are the martinis — dirty and apple — as is the spicy margarita. —Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Wash it down with margaritas, local brews, and New Mexico wines selected specifically to hold their own against the boldness of the chile. —Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Tacos and Avocados features a larger menu of specialty margaritas, fajita platters, tacos, burritos and nachos. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025

At the bar, Catrina’s has an expansive cocktail menu, serving things like mimosa and margarita flights, micheladas, martinis and mangonadas. —Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 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)