Synonyms for

Tequila

Verb / tʌˈki:lʌ / Another word for tequila — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tequila is a type of alcoholic drink that is made from the blue agave plant.

Synonyms & similar words

mezcal mescal Cazadores Patron Sauza Herradura Milagro Olmeca Corralejo Espolon Lunazul

Synonyms by register

Formal

agave spirit distilled spirit

Informal

hooch booze liquor drink

Literary

nectar of the gods spirit of Jalisco

Antonyms

water juice soda mixer nonalcoholic mocktail

Common collocations

  • shot of tequila
  • margarita with tequila
  • sip tequila
  • drink tequila
  • tequila sunrise
  • blanco tequila
  • reposado tequila
  • añejo tequila

Word family

noun tequila

Usage note

Tequila is a specific type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant. It is not typically used as a general term for any alcoholic drink.

Example sentences

  1. 1. My dad likes to drink tequila with lime and salt.
  2. 2. We had a tequila tasting party with our friends.
  3. 3. She ordered a tequila sunrise at the beach bar.
  4. 4. The bartender made me a margarita with tequila and triple sec.
  5. 5. Tequila is a popular drink in Mexico and around the world.

Quotes

  • 1. "One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor." - George Carlin
  • 2. "Tequila is not even a drink; it's a way to steal happiness from tomorrow." - Diana Vreeland
  • 3. "Tequila is a good drink: you drink it and you feel like a cactus; the only problem is that in the morning the thorns grow inward." - Umberto Eco

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