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

Breakfast is a treat, with made-from-scratch English muffins and housemade jams, plus heartier items like a smothered breakfast burrito. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Their chicken burrito bowl provides several nutrients that support overall health, including 22g of protein, calcium, potassium, and iron. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026

Tiki Taco offers a selection of cocktails, tacos and burritos. —Jenna Thompson april 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026

Quiet Emma’s Tamales Emma’s Tamales, which has outposts in Old Sacramento and south Sacramento, has 20 flavors of tamales, burritos and enchiladas. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 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"