margarita

noun

UK /ˌmɑː.ɡəˈriː.tə/

US /ˌmɑːr.ɡəˈriː.t̬ə/

A margarita is a drink made with lime juice and a little salt on the glass.

My parents ordered a margarita at the restaurant.

SYNONYMS

cocktail mixed drink lime drink tequila drink

RELATED WORDS

tequila lime cocktail glass salt rim triple sec

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A type of pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

We shared a margarita pizza for lunch.

3. A female given name meaning 'pearl' in some languages.

Margarita is my aunt's name.

4. A daisy-like flower or a pearl in Spanish.

She wore a necklace with a small margarita.