burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce burrito (audio)
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

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Founded in Mexico in 1974, El Pollo Loco serves delicious, if not addictive, chicken — in tacos, burritos, tostadas, salads, bowls and meals. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2025 The breakfast burrito, listed at a very reasonable $9, actually costs $9 at the register. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025 Yes, but: This location offers exclusive additions — like an all-day breakfast menu, including a breakfast burrito, torta de huevos, and a huevos ranchero bowl. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025 Volunteers handed out sandwiches, burritos, instant oatmeal and oranges. Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for burrito 

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, little donkey, diminutive of burro

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of burrito was in 1934

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“Burrito.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burrito. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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burrito

noun
bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrēt-ō How to pronounce burrito (audio)
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)
Etymology

American Spanish burrito "baked stuffed tortilla," from Spanish burrito, literally, "little donkey"

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