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

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Today's taco adventure takes us to a fast-casual eatery that specializes in quesadillas with nontraditional ingredients. Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 Menu Highlights: Tacos Pollo al Carbon: Grilled to smoky perfection, these chicken tacos delivered a flavor explosion, each bite a celebration of authenticity. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 Thomas also samples a dish called tacos three ways that features a fish taco made up of battered cod with lemon and pickled red onion. The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024 Chef Carlos’s Toro Taco, showcasing Bluefin tuna from Ensenada, pays homage to the humble taco and embodies the resort’s commitment to sustainable seafood. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 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 24 Nov. 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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