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

Featuring beautiful illustrations inspired by popular drinks like margaritas, daiquiris, and martinis, the finished puzzle creates an entire menu of cocktails to try after piecing it together. —Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

If your go-to drink is tequila – or a margarita – or Modelo is your favorite beer, your bar tab may go up if President-elect Donald Trump's plan goes into effect, imposing a 25% tariff on all imports coming from Mexico. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024

In summer, Bryant can often be found beneath a massive cedar, drinking a Red Bull or a margarita. —Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024

Other deals include $3 domestic pints, $2 well spirits and $6 margaritas. —Arika Herron, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from the Spanish feminine name Margarita

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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)