margarita

noun

mar·​ga·​ri·​ta ˌmär-gə-ˈrē-tə How to pronounce margarita (audio)
: 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 Every year on the 5th of May, many celebrate Cinco de Mayo by going out for margaritas and partying. Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 5 May 2024 Regardless, margaritas are a likely libation to be downed, with 19% of celebrators expected to have one. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for margarita 

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Word History

Etymology

from the Spanish feminine name Margarita

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of margarita was in 1956

Dictionary Entries Near margarita

margarine

margarita

Margarita

Cite this Entry

“Margarita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/margarita. Accessed 11 May. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Margarita

geographical name

Mar·​ga·​ri·​ta ˌmär-gä-ˈrē-tä How to pronounce Margarita (audio)
island of northern Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, chief of the Nue*va Es*par*ta \ ˈnwā-​vä-​e-​ˈspär-​tä How to pronounce Margarita (audio) \ group ; chief town and port Porlamar area 414 square miles (1072 square kilometers)

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