margarita

American  

[mahr-guh-ree-tuh] / ˌmɑr gəˈri tə /

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.

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Margarita ¹ British  

/ ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə /

noun

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

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margarita ² British  

/ ˌmɑːɡəˈriːtə /

noun

1. a mixed drink consisting of tequila and lemon juice

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Etymology

Origin of margarita

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

Example Sentences

The drinks are excellent, whether you opt for a frozen margarita with a Tajin rim in an assortment of flavors or any of the other fruit-forward options on the menu.

From Salon

“She would have loved to meet you. Birdie and your grandma are probably drinking margaritas in heaven, looking down and talking about what a fine kid you are.”

From Literature

There’s a proposal to turn Jimmy Buffett’s Key West recording studio into a margarita bar.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I flagged the waiter and said, 'I don't mind a bit of salt in my margarita but I'm sipping this, and it feels like my blood pressure is going up."

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times