taco

noun ta·co \ ˈtä-(ˌ)kō \

Definition of taco

plural tacos play \-(ˌ)kōz\

:a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

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Of course walking tacos are equally delicious when served at a picnic in the park or at a backyard party.

— melissa elsmo, chicagotribune.com, "Frito Pie: This chili-based campout classic is in the bag," 29 Aug. 2017
Tequila and Taco Festival Mariachis hosts a block party featuring live music, tequila tastings and taco vendors. 3 p.m.-midnight.

— Washington Post, "Prince William County community calendar, July 27-Aug. 2, 2017," 26 July 2017
For the less adventurous eaters, there will be tacos, Italian ice and lemonade.

— lisa deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top weekend events: Comic-Con, Japanese pop culture party, Mystery Science Theater 3000," 21 July 2017
Guests also can enjoy smoothies and tacos that were created through the pedal-power of stationary bikes and watch an amphibious bike race as competitors take to land and sea throughout the square and into the Oakland Estuary.

— alexandra yoon-hendricks, sacbee, "Jack London Square Pedalfest features amphibious bike races – and much more," 14 July 2017
Add corn kernels, onion, cumin, and taco seasoning to pan.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Celebrate sweet summertime with these corn-centered dishes," 11 July 2017
Her favorite is the black bean dip with fried haloumi cheese balls and sweet potato flatbread; other options include chicken nugget lettuce wraps; pork belly kimchi tacos; spicy-sweet nori peanuts; and a mini BLT.

— dana mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, "Two years after rocky start, Lydia House evolves as Germantown institution," 10 July 2017
Local and Texas craft beer will be a fixture at the restaurant, which will specialize in barbecue plates, taco, burritos, rice bowls, brunch and more.

— lucy berry, AL.com, "Fire & Spice expanding food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant in Huntsville," 6 July 2017
The chicharron taco ($1.99) finished out our trio and was the least favored, the pork skins soft and limp and btexturally unappetizing.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "Meal time or not, Supermercado Guanajuato is worth a stop | Review," 5 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of taco

Mexican Spanish

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TACO Defined for English Language Learners

taco

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Definition of taco for English Language Learners

: a Mexican food that consists of a folded and usually fried piece of thin bread (called a tortilla) that is filled with meat, cheese, lettuce, etc.

TACO Defined for Kids

taco

noun ta·co \ ˈtä-kō \

Definition of taco for Students

plural tacos

:a corn tortilla usually folded and fried and filled with a spicy mixture (as of ground meat and cheese)

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