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; see Margaret

Example Sentences

Refueling on steak frites and a margarita, he spoke with the same focused intensity he brings to the stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

A recruit from Chi-Chi’s developed a signature margarita and the restaurant quickly made money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

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 • Feb. 2, 2026

Mr Tahara passed out mochi, a Japanese rice cake, decorated with the Dodgers’ logo and free margarita shots to honour Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers legend who recently died.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

Gignit et oceanus margarita, sed subfusca ac liventia.

From Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Luce, Edmund