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

In a medium bowl stir together sour cream and taco seasoning until combined. —The View, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025

Listen to this article Rodent issues — including one found alive in a sticky trap at an Italian restaurant and more than 40 droppings in a taco spot’s kitchen — were among the violations that led the state to temporarily shut nine South Florida restaurants last week. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025

Kick things off with a build your own taco dinner for $14 per person, with choices of taco beef, carnitas, short rib, and smoked chicken. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2025

Tacos 65’s specialty is Tijuana-style tacos ($3.50, or three for $14.50 with rice and beans), a style trademarked by flour tortillas and healthy dollop of guacamole on top. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 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"