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)

Examples of burrito in a Sentence

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The first 50 people in line will receive free burritos for a year. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024 Other options: get 30% off your order of $15 or more or get a free burrito with an order of at least $15. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 The application included a possible menu that has street tacos, burritos, loaded fries, wings, street corn, pizza and quesadillas. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 Freebirds: The Austin, Texas-headquartered burrito chain has several deals on Black Friday and through Saturday including buy one burrito, get one free and buy two entrées, get two free. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 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 18 Dec. 2024.

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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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