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

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high; add ground beef, onion, taco seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 May 2024 The one-day festival combines live music with food from local taco shops, all along the banks of the Trinity River. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for taco 

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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 12 May. 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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