taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce taco (audio)
plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz How to pronounce taco (audio)
: a crispy or soft corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

Examples of taco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new Tacos Rick-O’s focuses on Latin Street Food, including the popular birria tacos (three for $14). Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024 After biting into the first queso pollo taco, Lee immediately made a satisfied face and rated the taco 8.7 out of 10. The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024 The tacos are superb, especially the Campechano (Braziel's riff on a classic Mexico City street taco, filled with chorizo, pork shoulder and brisket and ground chicharrones. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024 The menu features appetizers such as Kentucky bison empanadas and entrees ranging from sea scallops to mahi mahi tacos to skirt steak with chimichurri. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 Other great reads Customers wait hours for tacos from this Leimert Park window. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024 And how eating late night tacos in the parking lot, freezing in a flimsy tent in Tennessee, are all part of the 24-hour work day. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2024 The menu will stick to fast-food Mexican tacos, which Journal Sentinel dining critic Rachel Bernhard picked as among her favorites in Milwaukee. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 The former is known for its burritos, tostadas and, of course, tacos — all of which come in huge, tasty portions. Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taco was in 1901

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Cite this Entry

“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

taco

noun
ta·​co ˈtäk-ō How to pronounce taco (audio)
plural tacos -ōz How to pronounce taco (audio)
: a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)
Etymology

from the Spanish spoken in Mexico taco "taco"

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