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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)
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The first 50 people in line will receive free burritos for a year.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Dec. 2024
Other options: get 30% off your order of $15 or more or get a free burrito with an order of at least $15.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
The application included a possible menu that has street tacos, burritos, loaded fries, wings, street corn, pizza and quesadillas.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Freebirds: The Austin, Texas-headquartered burrito chain has several deals on Black Friday and through Saturday including buy one burrito, get one free and buy two entrées, get two free.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
American Spanish, from Spanish, little donkey, diminutive of burro
First Known Use
1934, in the meaning defined above
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“Burrito.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burrito. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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"
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