taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō 

plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz 

: 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)

Examples of taco in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The basics are done well here too, with an excellent 24-hour coffee shop and patisserie off the lobby, a little café by the pool mixing inventive smoothies every morning, and an elevated snack bar at the heart of the resort, serving fresh, fluffy tacos. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

The taco is not listed on the stadium’s dining guide for the new season. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

Another unique item is the Tin Roof pork taco dressed with jalapeño pineapple relish for $3. —Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026

And of course a Mexican portion of the menu with enchiladas and crispy beef tacos. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taco

• choco
• jocko
• mako

Kids Definition

taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtäk-ō 

plural tacos -ōz 

: 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"