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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So what takes a ho-hum taco to a new level of greatness? Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024 Drizzle it on eggs, use it as a dip for your favorite chips, spoon some onto tacos and burritos, burgers and sandwiches. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 The fast food brand is adding one more seasonal menu item in November: a new taco salad. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024 Wendy’s is also upgrading their existing taco salad as the last of the new menu items. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 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 12 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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