margarita
noun
mar·ga·ri·ta
ˌmär-gə-ˈrē-tə 
: a cocktail consisting of tequila, lime or lemon juice, and an orange-flavored liqueur
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Fuel up on enchiladas and margaritas at Molino’s Mexican Cuisine or get your culture fix at Mark Arts or the Ulrich Museum of Art, just a quick ride away.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
It could easily be used like a simple syrup in holiday cocktails, like pomegranate margarita, or drizzled over a dessert, like our olive oil cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Another standout is the Pineapple Fizz, reminiscent of a spicy pineapple margarita (minus the alcohol), made with pineapple, lime, jalapeño, and agave.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
The Encore Room will also be turned into a Mexican cantina, which will offer margaritas.
—Rashad Alexander
december 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
It could easily be used like a simple syrup in holiday cocktails, like pomegranate margarita, or drizzled over a dessert, like our olive oil cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
Another standout is the Pineapple Fizz, reminiscent of a spicy pineapple margarita (minus the alcohol), made with pineapple, lime, jalapeño, and agave.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
The Encore Room will also be turned into a Mexican cantina, which will offer margaritas.
—Rashad Alexander
december 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for margarita
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“Margarita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/margarita. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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Margarita
geographical name
Mar·ga·ri·ta
ˌmär-gä-ˈrē-tä
island of northern Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea, chief of the
Nue*va Es*par*ta
\
ˈnwā-vä-e-ˈspär-tä 
\ group
; chief town and port Porlamar area 414 square miles (1072 square kilometers)
\ group
; chief town and port Porlamar area 414 square miles (1072 square kilometers)
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