quesadilla

noun

que·​sa·​dil·​la ˌkā-sə-ˈdē-ə 

 also  -ˈt͟hē-,

 or  -ˈt͟hēl-yə

: a tortilla filled with cheese and often a savory mixture (as of meat and vegetables), folded, and usually fried

Examples of quesadilla in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among its classics are quesadillas, enchiladas, tostadas, soft and hard-shell tacos and, of course, the traditional burritos, which can be ordered with Sonoran-style fillings, including red and green chili, roast chicken, machaca, roast beef and vegan protein. —Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024

There’s a kids menu that offers a naan quesadilla, a kabob plate and naan cheese pizza. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024

Tacos El Gordo, which doles out wallet-friendly tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, and other Mexican favorites, is among our favorites, as is the Instagram-worthy Cafe Lola, which dishes out sweet and savory breakfast and lunch staples (think crème brûlée challah French toast). —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024

That could be in anything from quesadillas to burritos or something a little more unique—like her favorite, inside of a baked sweet potato. —Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, cheese pastry, diminutive of quesada, from queso cheese, from Latin caseus

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above