margarita
1 synonym for margarita, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime or lemon juice, often served with a salted rim.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use margarita
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
frozen margarita
salted rim
margarita on the rocks
Etymology
From Spanish margarita ("daisy" / the name Margaret), ultimately from the same Greek root meaning "pearl" as Margaret.
Full origin of margarita →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.
