burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō 

plural burritos

: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

Examples of burrito in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thankfully, the patio is nice and large, ideal for bringing back some local tacos or breakfast burritos and chowing down under the sun. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026

Bean-and-cheese burritos ($13) are a permanent fixture, but the insides may feature creamy Mayocoba beans with cheddar one week and firm black beans with mozzarella the next. —Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026

For soluble fiber, try orange segments in a smoothie, beans in a breakfast burrito, or a bowl of oatmeal. —Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026

Beyond The Tortilla Though Cosmic Cantina is famous for burritos, there’s plenty more to try. —Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, little donkey, diminutive of burro

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for burrito

• bonito
• capito
• mosquito
• negrito
• incognito
• peto
• veto

Kids Definition

burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrēt-ō 

plural burritos

: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

Etymology

American Spanish burrito "baked stuffed tortilla," from Spanish burrito, literally, "little donkey"