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

For breakfast, Washed Up Cafe’s breakfast burrito is my post-beach move, while Edible Island’s poke and Brothers smoothies make easy daytime stops. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Try a classic bowl of chili, the chili dog dinner or the chili burrito with ranchero sauce. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026

Made-to-order burritos and fresh guacamole are headed to North Kansas City next year as a popular Mexican food chain makes plans to open up in a growing area. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Those who answer the question correctly will win free burritos for a year. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 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"