margarita

[mahr-guh-ree-tuh]

noun

1. Sometimes Margarita a cocktail made of tequila, lime or lemon juice, and an orange-flavored liqueur, usually served in a salt-rimmed glass.

Margarita

¹

/ ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə /

noun

1. an island in the Caribbean, off the NE coast of Venezuela: pearl fishing. Capital: La Asunción

margarita

²

/ ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə /

noun

1. a mixed drink consisting of tequila and lemon juice

Word History and Origins

Origin of Margarita¹

First recorded in 1960–65; from Spanish; perhaps special use of Margarita, a woman's name; Margaret

Word History and Origins

Origin of Margarita¹

C20: from the woman's name

Example Sentences

It’s peak people watching and there happens to also be mozzarella sticks, lava cake, margaritas and the salsa trio with chips.

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Between the destination-worthy margarita bar, the matcha martinis, the dives with killer cocktails, and the new Big Easy beverages, the only question is where to begin.

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On weekends off from filming, I’d bring margaritas in an insulated bottle for family trips to the park, telling myself it was the same as brunch drinks with friends, which our schedule no longer allowed.

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On Saturdays and Sundays, their café, Café Escondido, is open, serving delicious coffee drinks, Mexican food and margaritas.

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Order chips and a margarita for there — linger a moment — and leave with a generous side of refried beans to-go.

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