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

Ultimately, the cost of that $1 taco ended up amounting to over $20,000. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

Some weeks customers were so sparse that Martinez couldn’t afford to offer his now-signature rib-eye taco. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Those options include tortas, veggie burritos, nachos and veggie tacos. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 25, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Moments later, Hal is taking photos gleefully with fans at the taco stand as Stewart arrives, ticked off. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taco

• choco
• jocko
• mako
• sirocco

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"