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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Eaten any taco that was not from Taco Bell. Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025 Add roasted cubes to wraps and tacos. Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Nov. 2025 The city, which sits along the border with Mexico, is known for its low cost of living, its own taco trail, and its close proximity to the Gulf Coast. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025 Staples like smashburgers and sandwiches will always be available, but Klein plans to replace a few other items with soups and carnitas tacos. Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 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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