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

Chris Ewing launched the Italian burrito concept in the region on April 26, with a second location in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, following shortly after. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025

In some ways, both sides of the run-club divide are a niche example of the poor public behavior that has been reported post-pandemic, like watching TikToks without headphones, or not letting people off the train first, or throwing a burrito bowl in a Chipotle employee’s face. —Melissa Dahl, Curbed, 15 May 2025

Restaurant and take-out burritos and tacos are often especially unhealthy. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025

Chipotle has long been known for its BOGO and annual free burrito deals. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025

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"