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
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The trucks come in different flavors, including tacos, barbecue, Cuban and Thai food.
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Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
Louisville Taco Week is a seven-day stretch celebrating local taco spots that kicks off April 15 and rolls through April 21.
—The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
Over time, other variations of Lunchables were released, including Pizza Swirls and Pizza Dunks, hot dogs, hamburgers, tacos and nachos, the Washington Post reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
After rehearsal, on Tuesday nights, the two of them would get tacos and beers at a nearby bar.
—Ryan Bradley MacLeod Andrews Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Each taco was savory and had a slight kick of spiciness that gave me a runny nose.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
The restaurant group that operates Mal Pan, a modern taqueria in SouthPark, is bringing two new concepts to the heart of Plaza Midwood this spring: El Malo Tacos, a casual street-style taco restaurant, and Hermanita, a bar inspired by Mexico taverns.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024
There are three in all, including an avocado rattle, a taco toy complete with tomato teethers, and a lemon and lime clacker.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Swing by for a fish taco and an aguas fresca and enjoy your meal outside.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
Louisville Taco Week is a seven-day stretch celebrating local taco spots that kicks off April 15 and rolls through April 21.
—The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
Over time, other variations of Lunchables were released, including Pizza Swirls and Pizza Dunks, hot dogs, hamburgers, tacos and nachos, the Washington Post reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
After rehearsal, on Tuesday nights, the two of them would get tacos and beers at a nearby bar.
—Ryan Bradley MacLeod Andrews Emma Kehlbeck Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Each taco was savory and had a slight kick of spiciness that gave me a runny nose.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
The restaurant group that operates Mal Pan, a modern taqueria in SouthPark, is bringing two new concepts to the heart of Plaza Midwood this spring: El Malo Tacos, a casual street-style taco restaurant, and Hermanita, a bar inspired by Mexico taverns.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024
There are three in all, including an avocado rattle, a taco toy complete with tomato teethers, and a lemon and lime clacker.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Swing by for a fish taco and an aguas fresca and enjoy your meal outside.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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