Margarita

/mɑːrɡəˈriːtə/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, typically served in a glass with a salted rim.
She ordered a classic margarita with extra salt on the rim.
A type of glass used to serve the cocktail, often characterized by a wide mouth and short stem.
He raised his margarita glass for a toast.
proper noun
A female given name of Spanish origin, often associated with the word 'pearl'.
Margarita is known for her kind heart and warm smile.

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of 'margarita' meaning 'daisy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

margarita night
A social gathering centered around drinking margaritas.
margarita mix
A pre-prepared blend used to make margaritas easily.

Related Words

tequila
A distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant.
lime
A sour citrus fruit, often used in cocktails.
cocktail
A mixed drink typically consisting of liquor and other ingredients.

Slang Meanings

Margarita fever
After two margaritas, she really had a case of margarita fever and was dancing all night.
Margarita zone
Once the sun set, we entered the margarita zone, where nothing else mattered.