noun Uncommon

margarita

mah-guh-REE-tuh

Margarita (noun) means a cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime or lemon juice, often served with a salted rim. Example: “We ordered margaritas to celebrate the end of the trip.”

noun

A cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime or lemon juice, often served with a salted rim.

"We ordered margaritas to celebrate the end of the trip."

"The bar's frozen margarita is famous with tourists."

How to Use Margarita

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA well-known tequila-based cocktail.

Common pairings

frozen margarita salted rim margarita on the rocks

Word Forms

margaritas plural, Margaritas plural

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Etymology

From Spanish margarita ("daisy" / the name Margaret), ultimately from the same Greek root meaning "pearl" as Margaret.

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for margarita

ita vita pita Rita tita Lita Sita Kita Anita Evita Akita Narita

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “margarita” mean?

The word “margarita” means a cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime or lemon juice, often served with a salted rim. In plain terms, a well-known tequila-based cocktail.

How do you pronounce “margarita”?

“Margarita” is pronounced mah-guh-REE-tuh (/ˌmɑɹ.ɡəˈɹi.tə/ in IPA).

How do you use “margarita” in a sentence?

Here is “margarita” used in a sentence: “We ordered margaritas to celebrate the end of the trip.”

What part of speech is “margarita”?

“Margarita” is a noun.

Where does the word “margarita” come from?

The word “margarita” comes from Spanish. From Spanish margarita ("daisy" / the name Margaret), ultimately from the same Greek root meaning "pearl" as Margaret.

Is “margarita” a common word?

“Margarita” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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