mariachi

noun

ma·​ri·​a·​chi ˌmär-ē-ˈä-chē 

ˌmer-

1

: a small, strolling, Mexican band consisting usually of trumpeters, guitarists, and violinists

also : a musician belonging to such a band

—often used before another noun

mariachi music

2

: the music performed by a mariachi

Examples of mariachi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Three Texas mariachi brothers — who were recently detained and released by ICE — are set to open for one of the biggest country singers at her shows in the Lone Star state. —Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Tacoville will take over Naper Settlement from June 5 to 7, bringing mariachi, Latin pop, margaritas and, of course, tacos to the 13-acre history museum campus. —Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026

After a half-hour delay, the show quickly launched into a massive production that included a giant mariachi, abundant pyrotechnics, and guests Mariah Angeliq, Becky G, and Wisin of Wisin y Yandel. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026

From the intro video through the final song, her set felt like a constant celebration of women, from her backing dancers to the numerous women musicians given a spotlight including an all female mariachi band. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, perhaps modification of French mariage marriage

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mariachi

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