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

Think make-ahead quesadillas, cold noodles, freezer-friendly handhelds, and plenty of snacks and treats to round out the lunchbox. — Anna Hezel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Located in a Federal-style townhouse that dates back to the mid-1800s and founded by an alum in 1962, The Tombs is your typical neighborhood restaurant during the day—BLTs, chicken tenders, quesadillas, and Cobb salads. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

For a quick lunch, try a black bean and avocado quesadilla on a whole-wheat tortilla. — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026

Rounding out the local restaurant scene, the Mexican spot Cafe Sabor serves up impressive dishes like hefty fajitas and quesadillas. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for quesadilla

• jicarilla
• potentilla
• premaxilla
• pulsatilla
• axilla
• flotilla
• gorilla
• guerilla
• guerrilla
• manilla
• mantilla
• maxilla