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

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Pulido’s Rodeo Kitchen, a food stand from the owners of the Pulido’s Mexican Kitchen restaurants, will serve enchilada dinners, tacos, quesadillas and margaritas. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025 These were complemented by cocktails from award-winning mixologist Vance Henderson, including cardamom-coconut margaritas and brown butter Old Fashioneds hiding a hint of hibiscus. Nevin Martell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025 The vibe: The eccentric and spacious bar, perfect for happy hour margaritas, also serves up a Sunday brunch buffet. Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025 One suggestion is a holiday margarita, such as a cranberry margarita. Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for margarita 

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 30 Jan. 2025.

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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