taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce taco (audio)
plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz How to pronounce taco (audio)
: 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)

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MoJo’s Local serves a selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as a lineup of bar snacks such as street tacos, pretzels and chicken wings. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 The tacos are absolutely perfect. Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 Order a michelada or a mezcal, then pair it with plates from La Grana Fish taco truck or Nena’s Kitchen, serving traditional Cambodian beef-noodle soup. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 Scatter chunks over a bean salad, or mash it into guacamole and serve with tacos. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for taco

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taco was in 1901

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“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

taco

noun
ta·​co ˈtäk-ō How to pronounce taco (audio)
plural tacos -ōz How to pronounce taco (audio)
: 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"

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