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

Khan has spent time talking to people on the street, even giving out free tacos to drive interest. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026

Grab a table at the Caya restaurant and order fish tacos, an ahi tuna poke bowl, or bucatini all'Amatriciana for an eclectic feast. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

They can be mixed into soups or stews, mashed to make butter bean dip, incorporated into salads, or added to dishes with ground meat, such as tacos. — Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 June 2026

Rib-eye tacos for $8 in Guadalajara, Mexico. — Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taco

• choco
• jocko
• mako
• sirocco

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"