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

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Another newish neighbor in The Exchange is Yellow Crunch, a Colombian empanada haunt with fried pockets for every palate, arepas, traditional, authentic Colombian dishes, and tasty margaritas. Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 17 July 2025 Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20. $5 house margaritas: In celebration of Pride, a Hillcrest mainstay will be offering $5 margaritas on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025 Another new margarita and Mexican spot called Torchy's Tacos opened down the street last fall, Ichiddo Ramen is opening soon next door and world-famous sandwich shop All'Antico Vinaio recently got permits to open around the block at 1915 Broadway. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The Mount Adams restaurant is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with $5.99 margaritas, $8.99 medium house margaritas, $2.99 reposado shots, and $6.99 cucumber habanero margaritas. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for margarita

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

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“Margarita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/margarita. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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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