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

Customers can get one breakfast burrito for 50% off with the purchase of any breakfast burrito of equal of higher price, during the same transaction. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

Their specialty is tacos, but don't skip the burritos either. —Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Veggie Grill’s menu features burgers, burritos, salads, sandwiches, wraps and superfood smoothies. —Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026

Here are 5 must-try spots The popular food truck brand serves a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and surprisingly, ramen. —Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 20 Mar. 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"