margarita

noun

mar·​ga·​ri·​ta ˌmär-gə-ˈrē-tə How to pronounce margarita (audio)
: 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 The iconic scene where the four witches make midnight margaritas. Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024 The late-night taco fiesta from 8 p.m. to midnight on Nov. 1 will include live DJs, freshly shaken margaritas and tacos. Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024 There will be a full bar with margaritas, tequila cocktails, domestic and imported beer, according to a social media post. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024 The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour at the bar, during which the crowd chatted over martinis, margaritas, and sparkling water before being ushered into the dining room for dinner. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for margarita 

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Word History

Etymology

from the Spanish feminine name Margarita

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of margarita was in 1956

Dictionary Entries Near margarita

margarine

margarita

Margarita

Cite this Entry

“Margarita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/margarita. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Margarita

geographical name

Mar·​ga·​ri·​ta ˌmär-gä-ˈrē-tä How to pronounce Margarita (audio)
island of northern Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, chief of the Nue*va Es*par*ta \ ˈnwā-​vä-​e-​ˈspär-​tä How to pronounce Margarita (audio) \ group ; chief town and port Porlamar area 414 square miles (1072 square kilometers)

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