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)

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Sip your morning coffee on a bench in Parque España, savor an order of tacos at El Pescadito, and take a moment to admire Fuente de Cibeles, a stunning replica of the fountain in Madrid bearing the same name. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025 Over on Florida Street, enjoy a round of margaritas and Mexican staples like enchiladas and tacos at Don Patron. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025 Five food booths will offer traditional and fusion dishes, including fry bread tacos. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 In February, federal agents in bulky hoodies, who did not appear to have badges hanging from their necks, raided a taco truck in Memphis and arrested three undocumented Mexican workers. Jack Healy, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 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 18 Apr. 2025.

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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