plural tequilas
: a Mexican liquor made chiefly from the fermented sap of the blue agave that has been subjected to two separate distillations
Tequila is a form of mezcal that enjoys a regional appellation—it must be produced in Tequila, Jalisco (a state in Mexico), entirely from the nectar from the blue agave plant.—
Justin Grant
Justin GrantThe most important difference between fine tequila and ordinary tequila is that the good stuff is made from 100 percent blue agave—the desert succulent that is pressure cooked, then fermented.—Food & Wine
Food & WineNote: Tequila is often distinguished from other mezcals because it can only be made from the blue agave and has more restrictive guidelines regarding its production.
"We're going to offer wine, beer, cocktails, a lot of tequila and mezcal, and margaritas on tap," said [bar] owner Patrick Todd.—Jordyn Noennig
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And now, a new experience will bring all three under one roof, complete with a glass of tequila in hand.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
And tequila has a way of filling the space where that possibility might otherwise live.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Tito’s vodka, Jose Cuervo tequila, Mount Gay rum.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In addition to many wines, Gallo has a bevy of spirits in its portfolio (either as owner or distributor), including Amaro Montenegro, Don Fulano tequila, Jura single malt scotch, and one of the best-selling alcoholic seltzers, High Noon.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
And tequila has a way of filling the space where that possibility might otherwise live.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Tito’s vodka, Jose Cuervo tequila, Mount Gay rum.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In addition to many wines, Gallo has a bevy of spirits in its portfolio (either as owner or distributor), including Amaro Montenegro, Don Fulano tequila, Jura single malt scotch, and one of the best-selling alcoholic seltzers, High Noon.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tequila
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“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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tequila
noun
te·qui·la
tə-ˈkē-lə 
tā-
: a Mexican liquor made from the fermented juice of an agave
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