tequila

noun

te·​qui·​la tə-ˈkē-lə How to pronounce tequila (audio)
tā-
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
The 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

Note: 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

Examples of tequila in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead of a can of Pepsi, the model held a margarita featuring tequila from her husband Rande Gerber's brand, Casamigos. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 July 2024 The scene that Efron is referring to is when Chris and Brooke first get together after drinking a little too much tequila and not locking the bedroom door. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 1 July 2024 In an ode to mapo tofu, The Houston Blacklight adds chile-washed tequila to the Lava Lamp along with Cocchi Americano and mezcal to create a lip-tingling tipple. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 June 2024 Over the years, the singer’s empire has included TV programs, a fashion line, radio show, fragrances, beauty products, real estate, a tequila enterprise and, of course, music. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for tequila 

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Tequila, town in Jalisco state, Mexico

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tequila was in 1849

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Cite this Entry

“Tequila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tequila. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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tequila

noun
te·​qui·​la tə-ˈkē-lə How to pronounce tequila (audio)
tā-
: a Mexican liquor made from the fermented juice of an agave
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