tequila

[ tuh-kee-luh ]

noun

1. a strong liquor from Mexico, distilled from fermented mash of an agave.
2. the plant itself, Agave tequilana.

tequila

/ tɪˈkiːlə /

noun

1. a spirit that is distilled in Mexico from an agave plant and forms the basis of many mixed drinks
2. the plant, Agave tequilana, from which this drink is made

Word History and Origins

Origin of tequila¹

First recorded in 1840–50; after Tequila, a town in Jalisco, Mexico, a center for its production

Word History and Origins

Origin of tequila¹

C19: from Mexican Spanish, from Tequila , region of Mexico

Example Sentences

He then gave her tequila at his home and bought her more drinks at the restaurant.

From Salon

I used to just guzzle thoughtlessly, and now I’m like: Oh, I like this tequila a lot more than this one.

From Los Angeles Times

After the speeches, there was a disco, partying and tequila shots.

From BBC

Heather Thomas arrived at a Santa Monica restaurant and ordered a cheeseburger and a margarita — “top shelf tequila,” she whispered to the waiter.

From Los Angeles Times

But if I could go back in time, I would have certainly tried the Honey Deuce à la Serena, with tequila.

From Salon