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 judge ruled that a burrito is, in fact, not a sandwich, clearing the way for the Mexican fast-casual joint to open in the vicinity of Panera Bread. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

The restaurant will occupy 1,988 square feet at Eastway Crossing, offering breakfast dishes such as sandwiches, loaded burritos and waffles. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill — Shares gained 8% after the burrito chain reported same-store sales that beat estimates. — Michelle Fox,fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026

Chipotle was founded near the University of Denver in 1993, serving burritos inspired by San Francisco's Mission District. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 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"