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

As the game's deadline approaches, Chipotle fans are logging on daily to take their shot at winning free burritos—one code at a time. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025

Founded in 1993 in Denver, Chipotle Mexican Grill specializes in bowls, tacos and burritos made to order. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025

In between both is a new coffee shop, Café Avanti, selling hot and iced drinks, baked goods and breakfast burritos. —Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025

Salad and Go: Get a free avocado upgrade on your breakfast burrito or bowl on Monday and through the month of March (use code FREEAVO). —Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 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"