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)

Examples of taco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The French classic and the two Italian ones are all offering prix fixe dinners; the Mexican classic is offering deals on fajita and taco trios and cocktails. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024 The on-site restaurant, The Grove Kitchen & Bar, offers happy hour, plus island cuisine such as ceviche, breakfast tacos, and mimosas. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024 Garcia plans to serve a similar menu as his food truck, which includes tacos and traditional Mexican platters. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 In Pacific Beach, there will be live music, tacos and giveaways. The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 The company, which started in 2015 and sells itself as a meal kit service, is closer to an online grocery store than a place that’s going to send you half an onion wrapped in plastic and a tiny baggy of cumin to make some so-so tacos or a random stir fry. Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 12 Mar. 2024 Pizza, tacos and barbecue: 36 new restaurants now open in metro Phoenix 'Barbie the Movie: In Concert': How to see Barbie, Ken and a live orchestra in Phoenix When is the next full moon? Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024 There's butter chicken pizza, butter chicken pasta, butter chicken tacos and vegan butter chicken. Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024 The new Tacos Rick-O’s focuses on Latin Street Food, including the popular birria tacos (three for $14). Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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