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

Order the barbacoa and carnitas tacos, fresh guacamole, and refreshing fruit-forward margaritas, but don’t forget to return during the holiday season. —Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026

Thanks to the desperate pleas of fans, Kansas City’s La Tiara taco shells and seasonings will be returning to shelves soon. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026

Don’t miss the ultratender brisket tacos. —Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026

The fillings in the veggie tacos at Blue Eyed Daisy vary throughout the year, but the butternut squash filling caught the attention of our reader. —C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taco

• choco
• jocko
• mako

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"