taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō 

plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz 

: 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

Pulido’s Rodeo Kitchen, a food stand from the owners of the Pulido’s Mexican Kitchen restaurants, will serve enchilada dinners, tacos, quesadillas and margaritas. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025

Tacos To make star fruit tacos, thinly slice star fruit and place it atop grilled or sautéed fish, shrimp, or chicken tacos. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025

Fish tacos, nachos or a carnitas plate can be amazing at the right time and place. —Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025

At Jaime’s Local Seafood Shack This food truck turns out delicious sandwiches, tacos, and seafood baskets, plus surprising dishes like Alligator and Jalapeno Bites. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtäk-ō 

plural tacos -ōz 

: 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"