fajita

noun

fa·​ji·​ta fə-ˈhē-tə How to pronounce fajita (audio)
fä-
: a marinated strip usually of beef or chicken grilled or broiled and served usually with a flour tortilla and various savory fillings
usually used in plural

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025 But things only got worse when the fajitas arrived, and the family noticed the dish looked noticeably different from the photo on the menu. Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 There's also a vegetarian menu, entrees of seafood, steak or chicken, fajitas, enchiladas, and house specials. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2025 One of the most delicious destinations for tortilla chips, salsa, tacos, and fajitas is Compadres. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fajita

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, diminutive of Spanish faja sash, belt, probably from Catalan faixa, from Latin fascia band — more at fascia

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fajita was in 1971

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“Fajita.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fajita. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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