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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On the menu: More than a dozen lunch specials, including chimichangas, burritos, and taco plates. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 The more uniform texture makes for an ideal dip or sauce for tacos. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025 In the Design District, sample the signature tiny tacos stuffed with wagyu beef and caviar at the elegant, Mexico City–inspired El Carlos Elegante. Visit Dallas and explore the city’s top things to do, places to eat, shopping and much more. Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025 Security drives them around the corner to a taco spot, brings their food to them in the backseat, and waits outside for about 30 minutes, per the Daily Mail, before driving off. Zoë Haylock, Vulture, 7 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2025.

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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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