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

The women dined on tres leches French toast, poached shrimp, ceviche de pescado, crab Benedict, ham Benedict and breakfast tacos. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Tatemada Salsa Stock your pantry for taco nights and fall gatherings with Tatemada Salsa. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026

California has some of the best spots for tacos, burritos and more in the United States, according to a new ranking. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The easygoing Mexican brunch, lunch and dinner spot became a Wesley Heights favorite for its authentic tacos, frozen drinks and stewed pork shoulder pozole rojo served with hominy, shredded cabbage, onions and cilantro over fresh tostadas. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 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"