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)

Examples of taco in a Sentence

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Craig’s Porch sits atop the titular Sand Valley course, offering $1 tacos food-truck style and handmade ice cream sandwiches for when the weather is hot. Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025 My chicken taco was better than average, with satisfying texture and tasty seasoning. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025 The following day, almost half of their guests joined in for a pickleball tournament and tacos at Swell Athletic Club in Santa Barbara. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 Drinks, including rum punch and soft drinks, and a fruit and cheese tray are included with your reservation, but plan on capping off the night with oysters and tacos at The Claw House, a New England-style lobster house and raw bar that neighbors Express Watersports. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 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 13 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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