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

Its shares are falling more than 10% Wednesday night after the burrito chain — and Niccol’s former employer — lowered guidance and offered cautious commentary around younger consumer eating habits. —Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025

At the beginning of the week, prepare foods like bean burritos or steamed vegetables to add to salads. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025

While the chain is known for its Brisket Mac & Cheese, Beaver Nuggets, and burritos in a nod to its Louisiana neighbors, this location will also reportedly sell boudin. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025

Families can receive five burritos per week. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 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"