burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce burrito (audio)
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

Examples of burrito in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two to six players, ages 7 and up, try to match up cards faster than their opponent, all while throwing, ducking, and dodging squishy, flying burritos. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 27 Oct. 2023 The Desperate Housewives actress posted a sweet birthday tribute for her goddaughter’s 11th birthday in July 2022, and Harper celebrated the release of Longoria’s directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot, in June 2023 by cooking burritos with her dad. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023 The tacos join Taco Bell’s morning menu offerings of burritos, quesadillas and Crunchwraps, plus sides like hash browns and coffee beverages. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023 Nonetheless, remnants of the Atkins Diet still linger: Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has burrito bowls for the carb-conscious that are now labeled as Keto and Paleo friendly. Leslie Patton, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2023 Players pass around their cards to each other, collecting them to make a match—while also trying to dodge burritos being thrown at them by their opponents. Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023 The longtime daytime operation from founders Nick Starr and Jason Bernstein launched on Fairfax in 2014, and in its new outpost, the team is offering the same menu found in the original, including its beloved breakfast burritos — some of the best in L.A. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023 Where's the absolute best burrito in San Francisco? Zoe Baillargeon, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2023 At the end, a bowl ascends from the machine, complete, as an employee folds a burrito and wraps it in foil. Jacob Sweet, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, little donkey, diminutive of burro

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of burrito was in 1934

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Cite this Entry

“Burrito.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burrito. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

burrito

noun
bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrēt-ō How to pronounce burrito (audio)
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)
Etymology

American Spanish burrito "baked stuffed tortilla," from Spanish burrito, literally, "little donkey"

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