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

Cook a large batch of chicken breast to use in salads, sandwiches, or burritos throughout the entire week. —Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025

Some of the specials are 20% off all orders, a $9 burrito bowl, 12-piece family meal for $25 and free flan or churros with purchase. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025

Start your day with the ube mochi pancakes or breakfast burrito, or swing by at lunchtime for the boom bang smash burger or mahi salad sando. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025

Putting it away is just as simple; No folding legs or wrapping them in the seat fabric like a burrito. —Outside, 22 Nov. 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"