# tequila

/təˈkiɫə/ (US) · /təkˈiːlɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tequila
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. the alcoholic drink

noun · CEFR B1

a strong alcoholic drink made in Mexico from a plant called agave.

For teachers: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila.

- He ordered a shot of tequila with a slice of lime and some salt.
- The bartender explained that high-quality tequila is made from one hundred percent blue agave and should be sipped rather than taken as a shot.

Usage: Uncountable when referring to the liquid; countable when referring to a specific serving or type.

## Examples

- He ordered a shot of tequila with lime and salt.
- The bartender explained that high-quality tequila should be sipped slowly rather than taken as a quick shot.
- While mass-produced varieties are common in cocktails, artisanal tequila is often aged in oak barrels to develop a complex profile similar to fine whiskey.

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