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

Each of the countries represented in EPCOT’s World Showcase offers a bevy of food and drinks reflecting their region, from margaritas in Mexico to sake in Japan. —Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025

As the sun sets, sip on margaritas at the authentic Tiki Hut Bar, and dance to live music during the summer months. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025

For example, riff on a margarita by using kiwi to replace the classic sweeteners of triple sec and agave nectar. —Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Travelers can get a modern farm-to-table experience at Valentine with brunch choices like mesquite miso–chocolate chip cookies, tres leches French toast, and hatch chili margaritas, while crab curries and stir fries reminiscent of villages in Thailand can be found at Lom Wong. —Cindy Barks, AFAR Media, 27 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)