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

Breakfast burritos and smoked salmon bagels round out the morning menu and the lunch and dinner menu includes coconut shrimp, crispy empanadas, and a flavorful conch chowder soup. —Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025

Socorro’s menu of basic tacos, burritos and tortas sprang from her Yucatecan roots. —Erica Zora Wrightson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025

Meat lovers should try McLain’s pepper jack burritos or bacon and sausage quiche. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025

The menu includes tacos, burritos and house-specialty entries, as well as breakfast. —Jessica Rodriguez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 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"