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

My last burrito experience, this summer at Tacos el Rey in Garden City, was mostly a rice-and-beans fest. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026

Before striking out on adventure, head to Snake River Roasting Company for a small-batch specialty coffee and hearty breakfast burrito. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Another captures a Tesla driver carefully chowing down on a burrito, apparently more concerned about getting the fillings on herself than keeping her hands on the wheel. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026

Chipotle Mexican Grill , Starbucks – The Financial Times reported that the coffee giant has explored acquiring the burrito chain, sending Chipotle shares up more than 6%. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®,deena Zaidi, CNBC, 8 Oct. 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"