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Definition of margarita

margarita

/ˌmɑːrɡəˈriːtə/
mar · ga · ri · ta
Plural:margaritas
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margarita Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A popular cocktail made with tequila, lime or lemon juice, and an orange-flavored liqueur such as triple sec, typically served over ice or blended with ice in a glass with a salted rim.

Example

"The bartender garnished the chilled margarita with a fresh wedge of lime."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with 'Margherita', the Italian spelling used for Pizza Margherita (made with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil).

• Rhymes for margarita

• Nearby Words

mardalsfossen
mare
margarine
margarita
margate
margay
margherita

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'margarita', meaning 'daisy' (a translation of the earlier cocktail name 'daisy', traditionally made with brandy, citrus, and liqueur), ultimately from Latin 'margarita' and Ancient Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Margarita. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/margarita
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