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

Guardians fans line up for Momocho’s gourmet nachos, a Slider Dog piled with Froot Loops, bacon and pimento mac and cheese, and massive burritos from Ohio City Burrito. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Progressive Field counters with Momocho’s gourmet nachos, a Slider Dog topped with Froot Loops, bacon and pimento mac and cheese, plus Ohio City Burrito’s massive burritos and famous queso. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Her preference inspired the taquería’s vegetarian menu that spans tortas, mulitas, burritos and cheese enchiladas. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

With four existing locations in the metro, Qdoba serves customizable burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos and more. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 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"