tortilla

noun

tor·​ti·​lla tȯr-ˈtē-yə 

: a thin round of unleavened cornmeal or wheat flour bread usually eaten hot with a topping or filling (as of ground meat or cheese)

Examples of tortilla in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, in the same skillet used for the tortillas, heat 2 to 4 tablespoons butter or oil over medium-low heat until foamy. —Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024

Their tortillas are made by a local vendor, but their meats, marinades, salsas and other ingredients are prepared in-house. —Jeremy Duda, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024

Tacos are served on bright green and red tortillas, which get a distinct color from spinach and beets incorporated into the masa. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024

Rooms are lovely, the Taqueria at Los Perros serves incredible homemade tortillas with tasty meats and produce from the property’s farm, and the surfer’s massage is possibly the best globally. —Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from American Spanish (Mexico, Central America, parts of the Caribbean and South America), from Spanish, diminutive of torta "cake, pastry," going back to Late Latin tōrta "round loaf of bread" — more at tart entry 2

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing tortilla

• tortilla chip

Kids Definition

tortilla

noun

tor·​ti·​lla tȯr-ˈtē-(y)ə 

: a thin round of unleavened cornmeal or wheat flour bread

Etymology

American Spanish, literally "little cake," from Spanish torta "cake"