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

Pro tip: Just about everyone has a spin on a classic margarita on their menu. —Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025

Days will be spent splashing in the turquoise waves on white sand beaches or playing endlessly in one of the hotel’s many pools—who knows, maybe even a margarita or two will be enjoyed by mom or dad. —Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025

Bahama Breeze, New Jersey The nationwide chain Bahama Breeze is offering one of the best deals on National Margarita Day, with traditional margaritas available for $2.22. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025

This time her Pepsi can was replaced by a margarita featuring tequila from Gerber’s brand, Casamigos. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 Feb. 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)