burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō 

plural burritos

: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

Examples of burrito in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For other good bites, head to the poolside food truck, Roka, for quality burritos, or Jardin Botanico, the property’s rustic open-air grill near Pictograma. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Flaky Chihuahua-style flour tortillas serve as the base for a handful of of burritos and breakfast tacos rooted in chef Gabriel Pulido’s childhood memories. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

The Surf & Turf ramen burrito included bulgogi and lobster for $30. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

But unlike the ultra-approachable Meta Muse, Dots feel very much like using workplace software that happens to be able to order you a burrito — emphasis on work. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, little donkey, diminutive of burro

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for burrito

• bonito
• capito
• mosquito
• negrito
• incognito
• peto
• veto

Kids Definition

burrito

noun

bur·​ri·​to bə-ˈrēt-ō 

plural burritos

: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)

Etymology

American Spanish burrito "baked stuffed tortilla," from Spanish burrito, literally, "little donkey"