burrito

[ buh-ree-toh; Spanish boor-ree-taw ]

noun

, Mexican Cooking.

, plural bur·ri·tos [b, uh, -, ree, -tohz, boo, r, -, ree, -taws].

1. a tortilla folded over a filling, as of ground beef, grated cheese, or refried beans.

burrito

/ bəˈriːtəʊ /

noun

1. Mexican cookery a tortilla folded over a filling of minced beef, chicken, cheese, or beans

Word History and Origins

Origin of burrito¹

First recorded in 1940–45; from Mexican Spanish (Guerrero): “stuffed taco,” Spanish: “young donkey, foal,” equivalent to burr(o) “donkey” + -ito diminutive suffix; burro

Word History and Origins

Origin of burrito¹

C20: from Mexican Spanish, from Spanish: literally, a young donkey

Example Sentences

Folk-rock and country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman, the original bassist of the Byrds and co-founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers with Gram Parsons, hosts a show on Yoakam’s channel in which he traces the origins and influence of those genres as well as the California country sound.

From Los Angeles Times

In May, social media star and food critic Keith Lee complained about the lack of chicken in his burrito bowl, saying Chipotle’s “portions been crazy low.”

From Salon

We’d maybe get a vegan burrito with some beans, rice and sauteed vegetables rolled up nice.

From Los Angeles Times

A good burrito should be rolled as tight as a cigar if you know what you’re doing.

From Los Angeles Times

And maybe a breakfast burrito.

From Los Angeles Times