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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This brunch spot offers options for everyone, with dozens of delicious dishes ranging from short rib and steamed snow crab to tried-and-true classics like omelets, pancakes, pasta, and tacos. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 Shred your pork and serve it on buns with slaw, or even use it as a taco filling. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 That tour also took us to the city’s only taco stand to earn a Michelin star. Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025 But lunch was about more than spreading the love of tacos. Tory Wegerski, CBS News, 23 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 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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