burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō 

plural burritos

: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

Examples of burrito in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That extra dab of guacamole on a burrito is likely to cost more in coming days. —Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025

Once all four corners are aligned, start from the top and roll the duvet and comforter down together to form a burrito. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025

View Recipe Portable breakfast burritos My on-the-go breakfast of choice is a DIY frozen burrito. —Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 1 Mar. 2025

There’s also a basic bean and cheese burrito for $5.99, and a house burrito filled with goodness for $11.99 (add $2.99 for skirt steak). —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, little donkey, diminutive of burro

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for burrito

• bonito
• capito
• mosquito
• negrito
• incognito
• peto
• veto

Kids Definition

burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrēt-ō 

plural burritos

: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

Etymology

American Spanish burrito "baked stuffed tortilla," from Spanish burrito, literally, "little donkey"