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

Beverly’s lounge offers a more casual experience with a taco menu and shareable bites. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Saldaña would later serve his tacos at team gatherings and would inspire a special pair of basketball shoes for the point guard. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

After serving the Kansas City area for 13 years, a Mexican-style taco concept has closed its second and last location. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

Just over the weekend, a masked man on a motorcycle shot two women working at a taco stand, killing one. — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 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"