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 is the final vote to decide who gets the bragging rights (and all the local taco glory). Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025 The celebration also featured a taco station and, for the official menu, spicy rigatoni, baked salmon and filet mignon, per photos shared by the Rainbow Room. Bailey Richards, People.com, 29 June 2025 The invites have been sent, the food has been outsourced (food truck tacos for the win!), and now all that’s left is deciding on the drink. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 The recent taco taunting has been a blow to his fragile ego that couldn’t go unanswered. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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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