How to Use burrito in a Sentence

burrito

noun
  • Fans of trivia and burritos are in for quite the treat.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The small food stand serves a short menu of burritos, street corn and soft serve.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The burrito balls are served with zesty Chile lime sauce.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2022
  • The meaty breakfast burrito is a filling start to the day.
    Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Cook up the eggs, and custom-fill the burritos at home to each camper’s liking.
    Cindy Dampier, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • There also are burritos, tostadas and more — and the portions are huge.
    Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The former is known for its burritos, tostadas and, of course, tacos — all of which come in huge, tasty portions.
    Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Perhaps the only way to improve on a great burrito is to give it a swim in hot oil.
    Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2023
  • There are two tacos in a meal or one baby-arm-sized burrito.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 10 June 2022
  • Patel said some of the must-try items were the steak burrito and barbacoa tacos.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The men finally forced the water back with a fix that was part berm, part sand burrito.
    Brooke Jarvis, New York Times, 31 May 2023
  • The specialty burrito, which melts a layer of cheese to the outside of the tortilla, will be $1 for one hour.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
  • In time, the proprietors plan to add items like a brisket burrito and brisket melt sandwich to their menu.
    Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Sprouse said that on their first date in China, Palvin ate one-third of his burrito in a single bite.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE.com, 22 July 2022
  • Many Phoenicians kick-start the day with a breakfast burrito.
    Chris Malloy, Bon Appétit, 18 Jan. 2023
  • And while burrito is right there in the name, regulars know the burgers are just as tempting.
    Mrussell, oregonlive, 28 May 2023
  • Back then, a jeweler would wrap up customers like a burrito so that they didn’t get burned by the torch.
    Rachel Wolfe, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Inside, the trailer felt warm and humid as Galvez sauteed potatoes on the stove to make burritos for their lunch.
    Paloma Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Your order must be a burrito bowl or a salad, and it must be placed online.
    Jacob Sweet, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Good news for fans of breakfast burritos and omelets: egg prices are dropping.
    Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
  • At the end, a bowl ascends from the machine, complete, as an employee folds a burrito and wraps it in foil.
    Jacob Sweet, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Stuffed takes an extra step and toasts the burrito to a golden crisp before wrapping it in foil.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2022
  • At Tacos Por Vida, the street-style tacos and burritos are more straightforward.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
  • White stopped first at the commissary to get Dante a breakfast burrito, Sprite and Skittles.
    Noelle Crombie, The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, 11 Dec. 2022
  • In a state obsessed with tacos, how did Galveston become a burrito town?
    Robert Dean, Chron, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Why is the power stone described as looking like a burrito?
    Wired, 7 Aug. 2022
  • At the end of the video, Lynch reveals her burrito — and the receipt for her meal, totaling exactly $2.36.
    Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022
  • The man argued with workers until he was given a burrito to replace the drink.
    CBS News, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The entire thing is wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and sliced down the middle, presented like two halves of a burrito.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2023
  • Who wouldn’t consider trekking to a burrito blog office on the outer reaches of Brooklyn for a shot at that?
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2023

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