quesadilla

noun

que·​sa·​dil·​la ˌkā-sə-ˈdē-ə 

 also  -ˈt͟hē-,

 or  -ˈt͟hēl-yə

: a tortilla filled with cheese and often a savory mixture (as of meat and vegetables), folded, and usually fried

Examples of quesadilla in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among its classics are quesadillas, enchiladas, tostadas, soft and hard-shell tacos and, of course, the traditional burritos, which can be ordered with Sonoran-style fillings, including red and green chili, roast chicken, machaca, roast beef and vegan protein. —Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024

There’s a kids menu that offers a naan quesadilla, a kabob plate and naan cheese pizza. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish, cheese pastry, diminutive of quesada, from queso cheese, from Latin caseus

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above