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

The chicken was impressively juicy, and, even more unexpectedly, the eggs in the breakfast burrito weren’t at all dry. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026

The fast-casual chain, known for its build-your-own burritos and bowls, already has more than a dozen Charlotte-area locations — including spots in Dilworth, South End and University City. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2026

So grab your barbecue sandwich or a burrito and have a seat to watch some very spiffy cows and their young cowboys and cowgirls do their thing. —The Know, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026

Driftwood Cafe Driftwood's menu is packed with breakfast classics like omelets, breakfast burritos, eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, and pancakes. —Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 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"