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

Executives cited both a slowdown in consumer spending and adverse weather as two of the factors that dampened demand for its burritos and bowls. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025

On Tuesday, April 22, the Mexican-style fast food restaurant, known for its customizable burritos and bowls, announced the return of its fan-favorite mango salsa. —Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025

The burritos are also available in 122 Safeway stores in the Rocky Mountain region, Natural Grocers nationwide. —Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025

The emotional undercurrent here isn’t just about burritos. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 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"