taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō 

plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz 

: a crispy or soft corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

Examples of taco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For something even sweeter, hit up Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos, which handmakes waffle taco cones. —Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

Puerto Rican superstar Myke Towers has teamed up with Taco Bell for a Latin America, Caribbean and Spain-wide partnership to bring a fresh vibe to the classic taco day, Billboard Español can exclusively announce. —Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026

Californian diner Malibu 90265 serves juicy lobster rolls and Bloody Marys that are practically meals in their own right, as well as Micheladas that come with tuna tacos popping out of the top. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026

There are staples like tortas and tacos – fillings include carnitas, al pastor, chorizo or potatoes — as well as enchiladas in verde and roja forms. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taco

• choco
• jocko
• mako

Kids Definition

taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtäk-ō 

plural tacos -ōz 

: a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

Etymology

from the Spanish spoken in Mexico taco "taco"