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)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Jennifer Gottesman said some customers have been confused by the concept, expecting the fast-food pricing of a quick-service taco shop. 
San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition to several hearty versions of the Navajo taco, including traditional and veggie versions, Navajo Hogan serves both plain and sweet fry bread — and both are a nice complement to the mutton stew, served on Saturdays. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Following his own directive, Blinken dropped by Guisados, a beloved neighborhood taco shop on the east side of Los Angeles, during a break in the Summit of the Americas in June. David Montgomery, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The oddest sensation was that once assembled, the flavor was reminiscent of a Taco Bell taco. cleveland, 24 Dec. 2020 The first is a torito ($11), a large taco on a homemade flour tortilla enhanced by an Anaheim pepper with griddled cheese. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 Spread low-fat or vegetarian refried beans on a street taco size soft flour tortilla. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Their Taqueria de Julieta is an authentic Mexican street taco concept, among several food and beverage operations going into the first floor of the development at the building between Senate and Capitol avenues and 10th and 11th streets. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2022 Spread low-fat or vegetarian refried beans on a street taco size soft flour tortilla. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 See More
San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 In addition to several hearty versions of the Navajo taco, including traditional and veggie versions, Navajo Hogan serves both plain and sweet fry bread — and both are a nice complement to the mutton stew, served on Saturdays. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Following his own directive, Blinken dropped by Guisados, a beloved neighborhood taco shop on the east side of Los Angeles, during a break in the Summit of the Americas in June. David Montgomery, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The oddest sensation was that once assembled, the flavor was reminiscent of a Taco Bell taco. cleveland, 24 Dec. 2020 The first is a torito ($11), a large taco on a homemade flour tortilla enhanced by an Anaheim pepper with griddled cheese. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 Spread low-fat or vegetarian refried beans on a street taco size soft flour tortilla. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 Their Taqueria de Julieta is an authentic Mexican street taco concept, among several food and beverage operations going into the first floor of the development at the building between Senate and Capitol avenues and 10th and 11th streets. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Aug. 2022 Spread low-fat or vegetarian refried beans on a street taco size soft flour tortilla. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Mexican Spanish
First Known Use
1901, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
taco
noun
ta·co ˈtä-kō
plural tacos
: a corn tortilla usually folded and fried and filled with a spicy mixture (as of ground meat and cheese)