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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This awesome kitchen gadget makes mashing ground meat for tacos or lasagna so easy—and kind of fun, too. Lanee Lee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 And Virginia's best tacos and beer, together at last: La Tingeria at Port City Brewing. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024 The guide characterizes Cariño as a Mexican and contemporary restaurant, where Chef Norman Fenton’s team offers a tasting menu of tacos with a modernist approach. Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024 People's choice:These are Phoenix's 3 favorite taco shops Reach the reporter at endia.fontanez@gannett.com. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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