noun Uncommon

tequila

tuh-KEE-luh

Tequila (noun) means a Mexican spirit distilled from the fermented sap of the blue agave plant. Example: “They ordered a round of tequila shots to celebrate.”

noun

A Mexican spirit distilled from the fermented sap of the blue agave plant.

"They ordered a round of tequila shots to celebrate."

"Good tequila is meant to be sipped, not shot straight down."

How to use tequila

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Mexican liquor made from agave, often drunk with salt and lime.

Common pairings

a shot of tequila tequila sunrise sip tequila

Word forms

tequilas plural

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Etymology

Named after Tequila, the town in Jalisco, Mexico, where the spirit originates.

Rhymes for tequila

gila lila vila Mila Leila Laila Twila Manila sheila Attila Jamila

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tequila” mean?

The word “tequila” means a Mexican spirit distilled from the fermented sap of the blue agave plant. In plain terms, the Mexican liquor made from agave, often drunk with salt and lime.

How do you pronounce “tequila”?

“Tequila” is pronounced tuh-KEE-luh (/ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ in IPA).

How do you use “tequila” in a sentence?

Here is “tequila” used in a sentence: “They ordered a round of tequila shots to celebrate.”

What part of speech is “tequila”?

“Tequila” is a noun.

Is “tequila” a common word?

“Tequila” is an uncommon word in modern English.