Tejano

noun

Te·​ja·​no tā-ˈhä-(ˌ)nō 

plural Tejanos

1

: a Texan of Hispanic descent

—often used before another noun

the Tejano community

2

[probably short for conjunto tejano, literally, Texan ensemble] : Tex-Mex popular music that combines elements of European waltzes and polkas, country music, and rock and that often features an accordion

—often used before another noun

a Tejano band

Examples of Tejano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Muertos Fest will pay tribute to Augie Meyers On Thursday, the Tejano Nation website, citing Spanish-language entertainment media, posted that Ayala reportedly had been hospitalized. — Jim Kiest, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

De La Cruz is attempting to stave off a potent challenge in the neighboring 15th District from Tejano music star Bobby Pulido, who is barnstorming the district one quinceañera at a time. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Karol donned a cowboy hat for the song, a thrilling throwback to '90s Tejano. — Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026

But she is locked in a tight race against Tejano musician Bobby Pulido. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Tejas Texas

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Tejano

• chicano
• hispano
• serrano
• solano
• soprano
• americano
• castellano
• cebuano
• mexicano
• llano
• mano