taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce taco (audio)
plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz How to pronounce taco (audio)
: 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)

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More than a dozen venues, including the main dining room, pizza, tacos, and a coffee shop with sandwiches and salads, are included in the cruise fare. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Corn and flour tortillas are versatile staples used in everything from burritos and tacos to wraps and quesadillas. Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 Sep. 2025 Breakfast offerings include dishes like chilaquiles, breakfast tacos and burritos, huevos rancheros, enfrijoladas and more. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025 The call came just as Ed Orgeron was pulling into a Taco Bell drive-thru, and the legendary LSU head coach quickly decided Sai’vion Jones was more important than a taco. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for taco

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taco was in 1901

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“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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taco

noun
ta·​co ˈtäk-ō How to pronounce taco (audio)
plural tacos -ōz How to pronounce taco (audio)
: 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"

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