tequila
Americannoun
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a strong liquor from Mexico, distilled from fermented mash of an agave.
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the plant itself, Agave tequilana.
noun
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a spirit that is distilled in Mexico from an agave plant and forms the basis of many mixed drinks
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the plant, Agave tequilana, from which this drink is made
Etymology
Origin of tequila
First recorded in 1840–50; after Tequila, a town in Jalisco, Mexico, a center for its production
Example Sentences
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He thinks this emerging trend is being driven by an attitude shift to tequila.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Fun, colourful and great on camera, this summer's big food trends come in the form of sprinkle-covered dot cakes, sparkling tequila spritzes and soft Japanese-style milk bread.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Move over, coffee and tequila endorsements, there’s a new actor side hustle in town.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Mexico remains one of the world’s premier tourist draws, anchored by the global appeal of Jalisco’s cultural exports, like tequila and mariachi music.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“If Jesus Christ himself walked into my bar and ordered a shot of blackberry brandy or tequila, I wouldn’t make fun of him,” Tranquilino said.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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