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

These cafe locations will still offer Taco Bell’s full menu of tacos, quesadillas and burritos but also serve more than 20 beverages made by Bell-ristas. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025

Here's what sets this Scottsdale taco shop apart. —Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025

These gorgeous cluster bowls from The Favorites make creating a holiday dip spread, a crudité platter, a taco night, or a baked potato bar—use your imagination—so much faster and easier. —Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025

The menu includes zesty shrimp tacos, creamy crab croquette, wagyu gyoza, back tiger shrimp dumplings, festive garden spring rolls and unagi avocado sushi with Japanese peppercorn. —Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025

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"