: a cocktail consisting of tequila, lime or lemon juice, and an orange-flavored liqueur
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebBeyond the new paloma and the margarita, Karbach's Ranch Water is available in a variety of flavors, including watermelon, spicy mango, Meyer lemon and prickly pear. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 31 Aug. 2022 Mikeshake IPA is trending this summer, as is the Meadarita from Two Seasons Meadery, an agave, lime, and orange mead in the spirit of a margarita.Anchorage Daily News, 24 Aug. 2022 Best supporting actress nominee Kirsten Dunst opted for a margarita, while Jane Campion and Maya Rudolph sipped rosé. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2022 Come nighttime, their bar becomes a lively gathering place perfect for a spicy margarita. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2022 Big-Batch Margaritas Take a twist on your traditional margarita with the addition of watermelon! Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 On a quiet day in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Villano Antillano sips her margarita and smiles. Katelina Eccleston, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2022 Among their award-winning tequilas is their Mango flavor, perfect for your next margarita. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 3 Aug. 2022 Lovers of both mango and spicy drinks, here’s your new favorite margarita. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
from the Spanish feminine name Margarita
First Known Use
1956, in the meaning defined above
Geographical Definition
Margarita
geographical name
Mar·ga·ri·ta ˌmär-gä-ˈrē-tä
island of northern Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, chief of theNue*va Es*par*ta\\ˈnwā-vä-e-ˈspär-tä\\ group; chief town and port Porlamar area 414 square miles (1072 square kilometers)