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

National Margarita Day deals in Greater Cincinnati Agave & Rye: Those dining at Agave & Rye can ring in National Margarita Day with the following specials running from 3-6 p.m.: $7.75 margaritas, $7.75 bourbon peach punch, $1 off all epic tacos and $4.75 chips and queso. —Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024

Blame it on tacos. California ‘overdue’ for whooping cough outbreak as cases spike across U.S. Get unlimited access to the Los Angeles Times. —Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024

There’s California burritos, fish tacos and the concept of June Gloom. —Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2024

Rubio’s Coastal Grill, a fish taco chain, just closed all 48 California locations. —Larry Elder, Orange County Register, 6 June 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"