taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō 

plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz 

: a crispy or soft corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

Examples of taco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dine at The Grey or The Olde Pink House before heading to Savannah Tequila Company for tequila and late-night tacos. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024

Ushering in its fourth year with an extensive roster of restaurants, cafes and bakeries, Latin Restaurant Weeks runs Aug. 16 through Aug. 30 as organizers hope to spotlight the diversity of Latin flavors in Chicago, beyond the usual tamales and tacos. —Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2024

According to its online menu, among Mt. Chalet offerings build-your-own burgers, soups, salads, tacos and other items. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2024

Thomas then samples a flight of tacos, including a ginger peanut, firecracker shrimp, Chimichurri steak, and fried chicken taco. —The Editors, Outside Online, 15 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtäk-ō 

plural tacos -ōz 

: a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

Etymology

from the Spanish spoken in Mexico taco "taco"