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 two options include: Spicy ranchero sauce Avocado ranch sauce The crispy chicken taco costs $2.79 and the burrito starts at $5.49, though pricing may vary by location. —Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025

Reward members can get a free side of Adobo Ranch with the purchase of an entree, including a burrito, salad, tacos and quesadillas. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 June 2025

The breakfast burrito, smothered in both red and green chile, could cure anything. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025

For your weekend Going out Sunday Funday: Australian actor Felix Mallard loves to surf and chase breakfast burritos on his perfect Sunday Funday in L.A. Celebrate Pride: With Pride Month officially beginning today, here are 11 fantastic ways to celebrate your creative L.A. spirit. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 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"