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

The easiest thing for players with lots of cash is to just pick an item, bet the farm, and hope that under Jeff’s pretty little cover is a burrito instead of two fish eyes. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024

Our round-up includes puns about sushi, burritos, bread, tea, donuts, and other favorite dishes. —Fiona Tapp, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024

Drizzle it on eggs, use it as a dip for your favorite chips, spoon some onto tacos and burritos, burgers and sandwiches. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024

Before Starbucks, Niccol took Chipotle’s stock to all-time highs with its cost-efficient and customizable menu – all while limiting the complexity of actually making a burrito. —Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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"