fajita

noun

fa·​ji·​ta fə-ˈhē-tə 

fä-

: a marinated strip usually of beef or chicken grilled or broiled and served usually with a flour tortilla and various savory fillings

—usually plural

Examples of fajita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Queso blanco with choice of chorizo addition and queso flamado with choice of fajita chicken or beef. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Heat the tortillas on the grill until warmed through and serve with the fajitas, along with the salsa and guacamole. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and an assortment of street tacos. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Rounding out the local restaurant scene, the Mexican spot Cafe Sabor serves up impressive dishes like hefty fajitas and quesadillas. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, diminutive of Spanish faja sash, belt, probably from Catalan faixa, from Latin fascia band — more at fascia

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fajita

• amrita
• excreta
• lolita
• marita
• partita
• samhita
• amanita
• cucurbita
• emerita
• incognita
• manzanita
• senorita