burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō 

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

That means Chipotle will be called the official Mexican restaurant for these organizations, as well as their official burrito, taco, quesadilla and bowl, according to a news release. —Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026

Simple, versatile, and easy to make-ahead—that describes these freezer-ready burritos to a tee. —Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026

Come visit us for the best tacos and burritos in Milpitas at 1417 N Milpitas Blvd #3154; [phone]. —Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026

The small Santa Clara diner offers a straightforward menu of burgers and burritos, paired with an abundance of patriotic decorations and walls covered in photographs of smiling customers. —Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for burrito

• bonito
• capito
• mosquito
• negrito
• incognito
• peto
• veto

Kids Definition

burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrēt-ō 

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"