taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō How to pronounce taco (audio)
plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz How to pronounce taco (audio)
: a crispy or soft corn or wheat tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)

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But no, Dale Jr. is here willingly, probably because watching people eat pavement in a cardboard taco is a lot less stressful than being the one behind the wheel at Talladega. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 There will be eggs with prizes, free paleta (Mexican popsicles), churros, tacos and beverages throughout the 10,000-square-foot outdoor area. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025 Adults can opt for cocktails and the chef’s tasting menu, and kids can enjoy guacamole and tacos. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025 In another Instagram post, the NFL star stood with a fan near Juana Tamale, a South Philly restaurant that serves up tacos and burritos. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for taco

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of taco was in 1901

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“Taco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taco. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

taco

noun
ta·​co ˈtäk-ō How to pronounce taco (audio)
plural tacos -ōz How to pronounce taco (audio)
: a usually fried tortilla that is folded or rolled and stuffed with a mixture (as of seasoned meat, cheese, and lettuce)
Etymology

from the Spanish spoken in Mexico taco "taco"

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