taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtä-(ˌ)kō 

plural tacos ˈtä-(ˌ)kōz 

: 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

Food and drink With five restaurants and six bars on property, there is something for everyone in your group, from traditional Costa Rican cuisine to sushi, tacos, and pizza. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026

Agaves Mexican Grill offers a large sampling of burritos, street tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and more. —Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026

Craving a slice of pizza, a round of tacos, something sweet or even breakfast at midnight? —Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026

The impressive ode to Consuelo Oceguera’s recipe comes loaded, intense and tender, each taco generously garnished with sharp white onion and fragrant feathery cilantro, plus a seriously spicy salsa verde on the side. —Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taco

• choco
• jocko
• mako

Kids Definition

taco

noun

ta·​co ˈtäk-ō 

plural tacos -ōz 

: 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"